One person called 911 after his vehicle became stuck in the high water, officials say.
DALLAS — Ahead of an expected freeze overnight, a water main has broken near Interstate 35 at Oak Lawn Avenue, according to Dallas Fire Rescue.
Officials say DFR units were called to the break at about 7:36 p.m. Monday after a 911 caller said his vehicle had become stuck in high water in the area. The water had reportedly risen to his door.
DFR confirmed the break upon arrival and notified the city water department of about 2 to 3 feet of stand water at the site.
No cars are currently in the water, police say. Access to Oak Lawn Avenue has been blocked from Harry Hines and from I-35, according to DFR. The northbound exit on I-35 to Oak Lawn Avenue is also closed.
The leak is reportedly at the frontage road and Oak Lawn Avenue, and at the lanes heading into the Design District.
It’s unknown at this time how long it will take to mitigate the break. The cause of the line break is not yet known either.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.