Water seen gushing from Buckhead sidewalk after reported water main break
Crews are currently working to fix a water main break on Peachtree Road in Buckhead on Saturday afternoon.
Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said the break was reported at Peachtree Road and Delmont Drive near a Walgreens.
Video shared with Channel 2 Action News shows water gushing from the cracks in the sidewalk in front of the store and rushing down Delmont Drive.
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Watershed officials say residents and businesses in the area will see a temporary disruption in their water service starting at 2:30 p.m.
Crews hope to have the repairs completed and water service restored by 8:30 p.m.
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