Water main break shuts down major boulevard in Richmond

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

RICHMOND — A water main break early Wednesday forced authorities to close about a four-block stretch of a major boulevard, fire officials said.

Richmond Fire and East Bay Municipal Utility District officials were at the area of Carlson Boulevard and S. 43rd Street, where the water main break happened, according to fire officials. They were called there about 5 a.m.

According to East Bay MUD, a 12-inch cast iron pipe burst. The pipe is on 45th Street, and spokesperson Sun Kwong Sze said the public utility was assessing the damage.

Water surged across Carlson Boulevard and was flowing down it. Authorities closed Carlson Boulevard for about a three- or four-block section, according to Richmond Fire officials. It was possible even more of the boulevard could be closed, they said.

It was not known immediately what caused the water main to burst or how long it would take to repair and get the boulevard back open. It also was not known immediately how many customers were affected.

No other information was available.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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