City officials announced that a major water main on Fairgrounds Road will be taken offline Wednesday morning for repairs. The 24‑inch pipe, a key component of the municipal water system, requires extensive work, prompting the utility department to schedule a temporary shutoff rather than an overnight outage.
Areas Affected
Service interruptions will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday for customers located on Airport Road, Fairgrounds Road, Highway 1 Bypass, and Old River Road. The outage also extends to portions of the Town South Subdivision, Carter’s Mobile Home Park, and the local Industrial Park.
What Residents Should Do
The city urges families, workers, and businesses in the affected zones to fill containers and make other preparations ahead of the shutoff, especially as many are heading to school or work later that morning. Once repairs are finished and water flow resumes, a boil advisory will automatically be issued for all impacted addresses. The advisory will remain in effect until the utility department announces it is safe to resume normal use.
City Response
City crews emphasized that the repair work is being performed with safety as the top priority. They thanked the community for its cooperation and promised to provide updates as the project progresses. The water utility department will monitor the situation closely and will notify residents of any changes to the schedule.
Why the Main Is Being Fixed
The water main on Fairgrounds Road is a critical conduit for delivering water to a large portion of Natchitoches. Its size and the breadth of the service area mean that a failure could impact many households and businesses. By addressing the issue now, the city aims to prevent a larger, unplanned disruption later in the year.
Contact Information
Residents with questions or concerns can contact the City of Natchitoches Water Utility Department at (337) 555‑1234 or visit the department’s website for the latest notices.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
