Buses rerouted for water leak on West 18th Street, Madison WI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, city crews responded to a water leak on West 18th Street in Madison. Madison Metro buses were rerouted around the area while arrow boards were used for traffic control. Crews coordinated the response and maintained communication to manage diversions effectively.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Utilities Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:35
Transcript:
00:00
W slow to West 18th Street.
00:02
Hi.
00:05
Madison Metro is diverting their buses.
00:07
One of them just went through there.
00:10
They're going around you.
00:12
So, you need me to bring out an arrow board or do you need anything else?
00:16
I'm talking to (name withheld).
00:18
Hi (name withheld).
00:20
I talked to Metro.
00:21
They got their buses diverted already.
00:23
One just went by you guys out and around.
00:25
So, you're good there.
00:27
What do you need from me? An arrow board.
00:29
What else?
00:30
I think just an arrow board's good work.
00:34
Okay, and your thought is you're going to put it where? Just so I know how to come.
00:40
Why don't you come in facing east? That might be best.
00:46
Show me the way around that way.
00:50
Okay, so you're telling everybody to turn left on Redland Street and then go up and around you.
00:56
Yeah. Or the other ones, I think we'll be able to get them off on.
01:02
We're looking around hopefully for one coming up.
01:07
Yep, roger that.
01:08
I'm on my way.
01:11
There'll be twelve in the water.
01:14
There'll be twelve in the water.
01:17
Did you call water?
01:18
Yes.
01:21
Just a heads up, I talked to Madison Metro.
01:24
We have to divert some bulk.
01:25
Buses around West 18th Street's leak.
01:28
I left your number withheld for contact in case they needed to get a hold of us if they have any issues, but as for now they think they'll be okay.
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Location mentioned:
Redland Dr, Madison, WI 53714
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