Video shows water shooting several feet into the air, flooding the roadways on Blalock.
It's unclear what caused the main line to break, but Houston Public Works said crews are working to fix it.
The city's infrastructure woes have made headlines repeatedly.
Eyewitness News recently reported concerns that were rising after a wastewater pipe bust near Peck Elementary, which is just south of the University of Houston.
311 records showed the problem was originally reported four months ago and has yet to be fixed.
Back in April, the Houston Fire Department confirmed that fire hydrants near a warehouse blaze were not working when crews were trying to contain the flames.
The state is working to pass Senate Bill 7, which aims to create a steady stream of funding for water infrastructure projects through the Texas Water Fund.
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