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Old Louisville roadway blocked due to water main break

Drivers are advised to avoid the area of 5th and W. Kentucky streets on Monday.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A roadway in Old Louisville is blocked off Monday after a major water main break.

At about 7 a.m., Louisville Water Company posted on Facebook that drivers should use an alternative route to avoid the water main break at 5th and West Kentucky streets near Memorial Auditorium.

🚧 Heads up, Old Louisville! Plan for a detour along your commute down W. Kentucky and Fifth streets. Crews are repairing...

Posted by Louisville Water Company on Monday, July 1, 2024

As of 1:30 p.m., crews remain on scene and the roadway remains closed.

"We apologize for the inconvenience and we’re working quickly to restore service," Louisville Water Company said in a social media post.

We will update this story with more information as we learn more.

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