FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Evan Thomason - City of Santa Clarita
April 20, 2012 (661) 286-4167
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: UPDATE
Water main break at McBean Parkway and Decoro Drive closes intersection; detours in place.
A water main break occurred this morning at approximately 9:45 a.m. and has resulted in closure of the intersection of McBean Parkway and Decoro Drive. Repairs by Valencia Water Company will result in several traffic detours for an extended period of time. Assessment of the damage is ongoing. All approaches to the intersection are currently closed.
The detour plan will re-route traffic at:
• Decoro Dr - eastbound closed at Cottage Circle Dr
• Decoro Dr - westbound can only turn right at McBean Pkwy
• McBean Pkwy - northbound only one lane open
• McBean Pkwy - southbound closed at North Park Dr
Only local through traffic will be allowed. Changeable message boards to re-route traffic will be placed at Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway, McBean Parkway near Copperhill Drive, and Decoro Drive near Dickason Drive.
Santa Clarita Transit will adjust their routes accordingly and nearby schools have been contacted. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available. Residents can contact the City's main line or Public Works line at 286-4098. For updated information, please visit Twitter.com/SantaClarita and Facebook.com/cityofsantaclarita.
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