Blockage at Sligh

Well I thought I had some plumbing problems. It's nothing compared to this sewer line breakage at Sligh just over the River.










Story in the Trib.

Jul 23, 2005

Pipeline Break Keeps Sligh Avenue Closed


TAMPA - Sligh Avenue between North Boulevard and Florida Avenue will remain closed in both directions for about three weeks while the city repairs a broken wastewater pipeline, said Brad Baird, deputy director of Tampa's wastewater department.
The damaged pipe was found after a portion of the street collapsed Tuesday at the intersection of Rivershore Drive and Sligh Avenue. At first, repairs were expected to take hours. But city officials said Friday that about 140 feet of pipe, spanning the width of Sligh Avenue, must be replaced. The pipe is more than 50 years old.

No sewage overflows occurred. Wastewater is being bypassed during the repairs, city officials said.

Motorists going west on Sligh will be directed to Florida. Traffic heading east will be sent to North Boulevard. Hillsborough and Waters avenues are available as alternate routes. Visitors can reach Lowry Park Zoo by using North Boulevard from the south and Sligh from the west.

Kathy Steele

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