Single-lane traffic is in effect along Vernon’s Hospital Hill (Highway 97) Tuesday morning, April 27, after a water main broke last night.
The City of Vernon said a water main break near the turnoff around 10 p.m., April 26, caused significant damage to the roadway closing the northbound lanes.
The main was repaired overnight.
Traffic control personnel and materials are on scene and traffic is being directed onto the southbound side of the highway.
Motorists
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