City of Union City, CA

08/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/08/2024 00:22

Completed Emergency Repairs for Water Main Leak at Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue

As of Wednesday night at 10:51 PM, crews have completed the emergency repair work necessary to fix the leak in the main water line that took place at the intersection of Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue earlier in the day. All lanes are now reopened for travel.

The City of Union City thanks Alameda County Water District (ACWD) staff, along with Union City Police Department and Public Works Department staff, and all other emergency response personnel who have worked diligently since approximately 11:30 AM to assess and repair the water line.

The City also extends its appreciation to the community for its patience and cooperation, recognizing the inconvenience the road closure and detours may have posed to the public. As a busy and heavily-traveled thoroughfare, it was critical that the impacted portion of Alvarado-Niles Road was closed to vehicular traffic for the safety of both the public and repair crews. This also allowed for ACWD to complete the repair work as expeditiously as possible.

It is important to note that although water is fully restored to the water main, temporary discolored water may continue because of the change in pressure. Customers are advised to flush their internal plumbing by following the steps outlined on ACWD's website at: FAQs • Discolored Water FAQs. Customers with questions about water service or quality can also contact ACWD at (510) 668-6500.

Stay up-to-date with City news by visiting https://www.unioncity.org/news, subscribing to the City's eNewsletter, and following its social media channels. Community members are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through Nixle.

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CONTACT:
City Manager's Office
(510) 675-3232 (Press 8)
[email protected]

❗ATTENTION❗:
Please avoid the intersection of Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue until further notice. There has been a water main break that has occurred as a result of a contractor for an electric/gas utility excavating in the area. The extent of damages are currently being assessed.
Location: Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue Intersection
Traffic Impacts: Potential lane closures and detours
Service Impacts: TBD
Please stay tuned for further updates.

❗WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE (AS OF 08/07/24 AT 1:03 PM)❗:
The water leak has been isolated and the flow of water has stopped. However, emergency repairs are anticipated to take several hours.

The intersection of Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue remains closed until further notice. Detours are in place for all vehicular traffic, including public transit. Detours can be expected in both directions at Dowe Avenue/Alvarado-Niles Road and at Western Avenue/Alvarado-Niles Road.

Location: Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue Intersection
Traffic Impacts: Road closures and detours
Service Impacts: TBD

Please stay tuned for further updates.

❗WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE (AS OF 08/07/24 AT 4:30 PM)❗:

Emergency repairs are underway at the intersection of Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue. All lanes are closed for the time being.

Location: Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue Intersection
Traffic Impacts: Road closures at Alvarado-Niles Road/Central Avenue intersection and detours down Dowe Avenue and Western Avenue.
Noise Impacts: Noise can be expected while repair work is being performed.
Service Impacts: Water discoloration due to pressure changes. Customers can contact ACWD at (510) 668-6500 regarding water service or quality.

Read the news release at https://www.unioncity.org/news. Please stay tuned for further updates.

❗WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE (AS OF 08/07/24 AT 8:30 PM)❗:

Good progress is being made on the emergency repairs at the intersection of Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue. A new pipe section was placed, and crews are now backfilling the excavation.

Location: Alvarado-Niles Road and Central Avenue Intersection
Traffic Impacts: Road closures at Alvarado-Niles Road/Central Avenue intersection and detours down Dowe Avenue and Western Avenue.
Noise Impacts: Noise can be expected while repair work is being performed.
Service Impacts: Water discoloration due to pressure changes. Customers can contact ACWD at (510) 668-6500 regarding water service or quality.

Stay up-to-date by visiting https://www.unioncity.org/news.