Innes Road closed to eastbound traffic at Blair after broken watermain floods roadway

By Alex Black

Posted Aug 31, 2021 12:38:00 PM.

A broken watermain is causing traffic disruptions on Innes Road in Orleans.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Traffic Unit says, due to the burst pipe, a section of the roadway is currently submerged, east of Blair Road.

Innes East of Blair is currently submerged. PLEASE slow down and follow directions given by the officers .@OttawaPolice #ottnews

Innes à l'est de Blair est présentement couvert d'eau. RALENTISSEZ et suivez les directives des agents sur les lieux. https://t.co/BTpIPxFmwB pic.twitter.com/vY4WpRim4b

— OPS Traffic Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) August 31, 2021

Innes Road is closed to eastbound traffic at Blair Road while city crews works to make emergency repairs.

The traffic unit is asking drivers to slow down and follow the directions being given by officers.

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