Arneill said the temporary pump has not shipped yet because the company sending the pump has to specially make parts that enable the pump to fit in the existing rails and base. The city originally expected the temporary pump to be delivered sometime last week, but city spokesman Porter Arneill told the Journal-World Monday that another issue had arisen.
#Flooded underpass full#
The Municipal Services and Operations department is in the process of getting bids for the purchase of three new pumps - two replacement pumps and one backup - for the station and in the meantime has purchased a new temporary pump to get the station back to full capacity. 2 are more than 20 years old and repair parts are not readily available, and that it has been a challenge to find a replacement pump that will fit the existing rails and base. The memo states that the pumps at North Lawrence Pump Station No. The city has had trouble repairing or replacing the broken pump, according to the memo. Since that time, the pump station has not been operating at full capacity. More specifically, the memo states that the electrical windings failed in one of the station’s two pumps and that a power surge could cause such a failure. 20, Municipal Services and Operations Assistant Director Charles Soules said that during a storm in June there was an electrical failure at North Lawrence Pump Station No. In a memo provided to the commission Aug. The city subsequently provided information indicating that mechanical failures at one of its pump stations have played a role in the flooding. The underpass also flooded and forced detours in May, June and during another period of heavy rainfall earlier this month.Īfter North Lawrence Improvement Association President Ted Boyle recently voiced concerns about the frequent flooding of the underpass to the Lawrence City Commission, Mayor Lisa Larsen requested more information regarding the situation. It was about two hours before the roadway reopened. Monday, city crews closed the North Lawrence underpass, near the intersection of Locust and North Second streets, because of flooding and posted detour signs. 1, 2019.įor the fourth time in the past three months, heavy rain has caused the underpass leading to North Lawrence to flood, requiring traffic to be directed along a meandering route through the adjoining residential neighborhood.Īround 11 a.m. Driving into a flooded underpass can quickly put you in five to six feet of water.The underpass along North Second Street by the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence closed because of flooding on Thursday, Aug. Additionally, underpasses can fill rapidly with water. Also, water can erode the road bed, creating unsafe driving conditions. There is never a guarantee that the road still exists under the water, or that the roadbed hasn’t been undercut by the standing water, just waiting for a little additional weight to make it collapse. Most vehicles will then tend to roll over, trapping those inside. Once your vehicle is lifted off the road by high water, it can easily be pushed sideways. Think about this: nearly half of all people killed in floods are those who try driving through flooded areas. Not only is driving through standing water dangerous for your car, but it’s also dangerous for you. If you’re able to turn around and renavigate, we encourage you to do so. With all of the rain in the area, roadways are sure to become flooded and we want to help you stay safe when you encounter a road with standing water. The wet season in Central Florida lasts an average of five months, generally beginning in late May and running through mid-October. Matter of fact, the weather here has a mind of its own especially during the summer months. Flood Safety – It may come as a surprise to some, but the Sunshine State isn’t always sunny.
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