A water main break Friday morning shut down a major intersection for hours in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego, authorities said. By about 4:17 p.m., the repairs were compete and University Avenue was completely reopened, according to the City of San Diego.
A geyser of water was spouting dozens of feet into the air from a wide hole in the ground at around 7 a.m., prompting San Diego police to close University Avenue from College Avenue to Bonillo Drive.
About 30 minutes later, the water had been shut off and city crews were working to clear the roadway. By 10 a.m., one lane of the roadway was reopened in each direction. A gaping hole remained in the ground that closed traffic for many hours.
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The incident happened in an area of Rolando that was recently hit by flooding, although it was not clear if the water main break was a result. The cause of the break is not yet known.
Nearby residents experienced flooding during the storm, they say for a third time, and they blame the city stormwater system.
It does not appear the water geyser affected any homes in the area. NBC 7 is still working to confirm any damage.
