Major water main break that flooded streets near Washington Avenue has been repaired

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Yale Street near Center Street is back open after a water main break near Washington Avenue on Thursday caused a major mess for commuters.

According to Houston Public Works, energy company contractors hit the water main that morning while working to replace utility poles.

The video above is from the original report.

As a result, water flooded streets in that area for hours. ABC13 cameras captured the water rising from the ground.

In an 8:20 p.m. update, Houston Public Works said crews were able to isolate the leak and complete repairs.