City utility crews are repairing a water main break on East 11th Avenue between Porter Street and Keast Street, resulting in a temporary water service outage for nearby residents.

According to the City of Hutchinson, water service will be shut off for several hours while crews complete repairs. Officials said the outage is expected to affect only homes within the designated area identified by the city.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area while utility crews work to repair the break, as temporary traffic disruptions may occur during the project.

City officials said crews are working to restore water service as quickly and safely as possible.

Residents in the affected area are asked to be patient during the repair process. No estimate has been provided for when water service will be fully restored.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/7/1785084448663.jpeg" alt="A water main break has forced the closure of East 11th Avenue.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>A water main break has forced the closure of East 11th Avenue.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostCity utility crews are repairing a water main break on East 11th Avenue between Porter Street and Keast Street, resulting in a temporary water service outage for nearby residents.According to the City of Hutchinson, water service will be shut off for several hours while crews complete repairs. Officials said the outage is expected to affect only homes within the designated area identified by the city.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/7/1785333662313.jpeg" alt="Water main break causes the closure of East 11th Avenue. (Map provided by the City of Hutchinson)" />
 <figcaption>Water main break causes the closure of East 11th Avenue. (Map provided by the City of Hutchinson)</figcaption>
 </figure>Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area while utility crews work to repair the break, as temporary traffic disruptions may occur during the project.City officials said crews are working to restore water service as quickly and safely as possible.Residents in the affected area are asked to be patient during the repair process. No estimate has been provided for when water service will be fully restored.

11th Avenue closed due to water main break