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Water in Lost Man canal passes underneath Highway 82 on Independence Pass. It’s a small part of a massive plumbing system that carries high-altitude snowmelt and rainfall through Colorado’s mountains to its populated cities.
High up on Colorado s Independence Pass, a narrow, winding road weaves through the evergreens and across mountain streams, up and over the Continental Divide at more than 10,000 feet. At one point that road crosses a canal.
It’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, but that canal is part of water infrastructure that makes life on Colorado’s Front Range possible.
Colorado Springs Utilities updates repairs on major water main break, responds to second break in Colorado Springs Published
Colorado Springs Utilities updates repairs on major water main break, responds to second break in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) As repairs continue for the fourth day on a water main break along Garden of the Gods Road, a second break developed in a southwest side neighborhood Friday morning.
The newest break happened on Suncrest Way, near the intersection of Highway 115 and Cheyenne Meadows Road.
At one point, the break squirted water high into the air, on and even over some adjacent homes.
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Colorado Springs Utilities crews continue work to fix a water main break beneath Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs on July 14, 2021. All eastbound and westbound lanes from Chestnut Street to Rusina Road are closed and expected to be for serval more days after the rupture happened on Tuesday. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
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Today
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 84F. ENE winds shifting to S at 10 to 15 mph..
Tonight
Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low near 60F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: July 17, 2021 @ 2:32 am