SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Repairs are underway after a "major" water main break Friday morning in Sarasota County.
Laurel Rd near Ancora Blvd (East of Knights Trail is currently closed. Residents in the Willow Chase community can access the development from Laurel Road, heading east.
Residents in the Venetian Community will be unable to access their development from Laurel Road East due to the road closure and should use Jacaranda/Laurel Road West or an alternate route.
Officials said the break in the area of Laurel Road, at Ancora Boulevard will significantly reduce water pressure. Residents in that area are asked to reduce water usage while repairs are being made.
The eastbound and westbound lanes of Laurel Road will be shut down during the repairs.
Officials said the break was caused by a direction drilling contractor mistakenly boring into a major transmission line from the Carlton Water Treatment Plant.
