WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A water main break along the border of Detroit and Grosse Pointe is causing a big mess and causing trouble for people living nearby.
The issue has been going on for weeks. It is happening in the area of Mack Avenue and Gateshead Street, just a few blocks from Moross Road.
Like many others, Julie Beutel is still digging out from this week’s storm.
“In front of my house was a lake, especially when these two sprouted,” Beutel said.
Beutel said the water main break started three weeks ago.
“On the inside of this ring, the whole street collapsed. It was a sinkhole,” Beutel said. “Initially I figured, ‘Oh, this is an emergency they’ll be right out.’ Then it was two and a half weeks later.”
Beutel said she called the city several times and crews finally made it out on Wednesday. After repairing the water main break, workers discovered a second leak.
“We have our crews work around the clock 24 hours investigating,” David Ridgeway, Detroit Planning and Investigations Manager, said.
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