Water main break floods Berry at St. Matthews
CBC News
Posted: Jan 29, 2013 2:26 PM CST
Last Updated: Jan 29, 2013 5:29 PM CST
Winnipeg city crews worked to repair a water main break that flooded some streets near the airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Motorists traveling in the area were advised to avoid Berry Street at St. Matthews Avenue.
Crews began repairing the break and clearing water from the area at around 1 p.m. CT.
The streets remained open, but drivers have had to slow down due to the accumulation of water.
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