The City of Port Angeles is responding to a significant water main break that has resulted in a void beneath Lincoln Street at the intersection of Lincoln & 5th Streets. City Manager Nathan West will declare an emergency to expedite necessary contracting and repairs.
The water main break was reported at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24th. Port Angeles Police, Fire, and Public Works & Utilities staff responded immediately to close the intersection and set up a detour route.
The Lincoln & 5th Street intersection will remain closed until repairs to both the water main and roadway are complete.
Updates will be provided as more information is available. We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work quickly to resolve this issue.
Pictured: Lincoln Street is temporarily closed at the intersection of Lincoln & 5th Streets. The City of Port Angeles will declare an emergency to facilitate necessary contracting and repairs.
Pictured: Significant water main break at the intersection of Lincoln & 5th Streets.