Water main break damages road in front of Maplewood Elementary

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A water main leak is causing some traffic delays around Maplewood Elementary School in central Austin.
The leak was reported around 7 a.m. on Maplewood Avenue near East 38 1/2 Street. Initial reports indicate before the leak was capped, the water was shooting 12 feet into the air.
As of 8 a.m., the water has been turned off but there is some damage to the pavement. Austin police are assisting with traffic around the school.
Water main break in front of Maplewood Elementary