CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Officials with Charlotte Water said two outbound lanes on East Independence Boulevard were shut down for hours Tuesday after a large water main break.
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Officials said the lanes were expected to be closed for at least eight to 10 hours near Margaret Wallace Road.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene and saw puddles along the street and in nearby business parking lots.
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We could also see traffic backed up for miles during the heart of rush hour.
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, two outbound lanes of Independence Boulevard were closed.
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