Sewer line issues on Division in Ephrata
R. HANS MILLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 2 months AGO
Repairs to sewer infrastructure under Division Avenue E. at the location pictured above are likely to cause delays for a couple of days as city staff and a likely contractor work to address the issue.
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EPHRATA — City of Ephrata staff believe a sewer line has collapsed on Division Avenue E. between J and K streets near the pickleball courts, according to City Administrator Ray Towry.
“Crews are there working and there will be a detour for westbound traffic until it can be fixed, hopefully early next week,” Towry said.
The depth of the line makes it a complicated repair which is likely to require a contractor to address the repair. Detours in the area will be intermittent while a city maintenance vehicle is used to bypass the blockage.
“We will do our best to (avoid) delay during transportation hours,” Towry said.
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