South Main now open to traffic

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By Gina Long

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The City of Hutchinson announced on Facebook that South Main Street has reopened.

Due to the ongoing demolition of the Woodie Seat Bridge, the four-way stop at Avenue F and Main St. will remain. Avenue E will remain closed for one block east and west of Main Street.

South Main Street was closed on Feb. 22 after a 10-inch gas line ruptured at Steffen’s Auto Parts, destroying the building and forcing the evacuation of the area from Avenue A to Avenue F and from Plum to Adams Streets.

Sidewalks along South Main Street may reopen as early as Thursday.

CREDIT THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON FACEBOOK By Gina Long The City of Hutchinson announced on Facebook that South Main Street has reopened. Due to the ongoing demolition of the Woodie Seat Bridge, the four-way stop at Avenue F and Main St. will remain. Avenue E will remain

City announces routine fire hydrant inspections and flow testing 

CAPTION: The city will be conducting fire hydrant inspections and water flow testing in the coming weeks. The city released a press release to announce testing on Friday, March 28. CREDIT EMMIE AMEZOLA

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Fire hydrant inspections and flow testing will take place throughout the city over the next several weeks. 

Residents may notice water running down their streets or discoloration in their tap water. The city recommends running discolored water for 2-3 seconds to clear it up. 

Discolored water happens as a result of the testing process. The inspections and testing are routine maintenance procedures. 

Residents should contact the city’s utilities department immediately for any noticeable water coming up from the ground. 

Contact the utilities department at (620) 694-1900.

CAPTION: The city will be conducting fire hydrant inspections and water flow testing in the coming weeks. The city released a press release to announce testing on Friday, March 28. CREDIT EMMIE AMEZOLA Fire hydrant inspections and flow testing will take place throughout the city over the