KITCHENER A Kitchener roundabout will likely be closed for a couple of weeks following damage from a wastewater leak. A sewer pipe burst on Tuesday afternoon, closing the roundabout at Lancaster and Bridge streets. Officials expect it will take about two weeks to complete the repairs. The Ministry of Environment said the Grand River wasn t affected by the leak. Senior project manager Ryan Snider said they don t know what caused the leak yet and said they re investigating. Crews have dug up and replaced asphalt over the damaged area. The Bridgeport Pumping Station remains out-of-service while construction takes place. The roundabout and bridge are open to pedestrians, but not vehicles.
KITCHENER A busy Kitchener roundabout, that had been closed due to a waste water leak, is set to reopen Friday morning. The Region of Waterloo tweeted the following late Thursday: Update: Paving has been completed at the Bridge St/Lancaster Rd roundabout. It is expected to re-open for the morning commute. Region of Waterloo (@RegionWaterloo) July 16, 2021 A sewer pipe at the Bridgeport Pumping Station burst Tuesday afternoon, forcing the closure of the roundabout at Lancaster and Bridge Streets. People who were in the area at the time said wastewater was spraying through the asphalt. Crews were called in to clean up the mess and make repairs to the road.