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Fort Worth water main break near Camp Bowie Blvd; road repairs could take days
By Tahera Rahman and Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Fort Worth police said a water main break on Camp Bowie Boulevard has caused the concrete to buckle; the water department was notified.
Water has been shut off in the area. The fix will likely take six to eight hours. The road will be barricaded, and traffic will be interrupted. The city was w...
Key takeaway NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman spoke to Mary Gugliuzza with the City of Fort Worth.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The water main break on Camp Bowie Boulevard is a stark reminder of the challenges Frisco 's neighboring cities face with aging infrastructure. As Fort Worth works to repair the 6-inch cast iron water main, residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area should be aware of the potential for similar incidents in their own communities. With over 700 miles of cast iron water mains in Fort Worth's system, the city's efforts to replace nearly 200 miles of pipe are a step in the right direction, but the process is slow and funding-dependent. As the repair efforts in Fort Worth continue, Frisco residents should take note of the city's own infrastructure and the potential for similar breaks, particularly given the area's rapid growth and development. The impact of such breaks on traffic and daily life can be significant, making it crucial for local authorities to prioritize infrastructure maintenance and upgrades to mitigate the risk of disruptions like the one currently affecting Fort Worth.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Fort Worth police said a water main break on Camp Bowie Boulevard has caused the concrete to buckle; the water department was notified.
Water has been shut off in the area. The fix will likely take six to eight hours. The road will be barricaded, and traffic will be interrupted. The city was w...
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