El Paso Water Shuts Down Roads Due to Cement Lake Breach Risk

0:00It's April 23rd. This is El Paso News today. Local news powered by AI. West El Paso drivers are hitting detours because El Paso water shut down key roads over a breach risk at cement lake near Donovan Drive. The spot sits between Interstate 10 and Donovan, and they're taking no chances with potential overflow. Crews are pumping water out right now to drop the pressure and hired Freecy and Nichols engineers from Fort Worth for detailed modeling on breach. In scenarios, it's all precautionary based on early flood maps. This lake, known as Portland Reservoir 2, pulls from a natural spring so levels can rise fast after rains. Closures hit Donovan Drive, Pesano Drive, Loop 375, and spots on Sunland Park and McNut Road, snarling traffic for locals. Police blocked Eastbound Loop 375 Air Race Track, and Pizano, Westbound and Donovan, plus Donovan both ways from Race Track to Pizano. Those set timeline for reopening until Risks ease.

1:02Expect these blocks to stick around while they wrap assessments and pump more water drive smart and stay tuned for the all clear.