Water leak forces closure of Ash Street

A water leak saturated the ground beneath Ash Street Tuesday night, compromising the section of Ash Street between Hunter and Allison streets and forcing its closure about 10 p.m., and it will remain closed until further notice.

According to a release from the city, crews from Alliance Water Resources and the city were on the scene and confirmed that all the houses in the area had water.

Missouri Department of Transportation plans to evaluate the street this morning.

Drivers should be prepared to detour around this section of Ash Street today.