Flooding closes southbound lane at Ohio and Ridgeway, Racine WI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police reported flooding in the southbound lane near Ohio Street and Ridgeway Avenue in Racine. Crews suspect a possible water main issue causing the water accumulation, not just rain. DPW was contacted to inspect the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Mt Pleasant/Caledonia/Sturtevant Police
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Transcript:
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It's gonna be Ohio and Ridgeway in the southbound lane that is flooding.
00:04
I can't tell if there's maybe a water main or where this water's actually coming from.
00:12
I copy.
00:18
Thirty-five, do you want me to contact DPW?
00:25
If they want to come take a look, I think it's probably more than just the rain we've gotten.
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Location mentioned:
Ohio St & Ridgeway Ave, Racine, WI 53405
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