UPDATE 8:30 a.m.
At this time, the City of Columbus Public Utilities has not issued a water boil advisory related to the broken water main on Olentangy River Road.
Anyone with questions regarding university protocols for individual buildings should contact Ross McClain with Environmental Health and Safety (mcclain.31@osu.edu).
UPDATE 7:25 a.m.
A water main break was reported off campus Thursday morning (1/11) in the area of 2400 Olentangy River Road (near Fawcett Center). The City of Columbus Public Utilities is on site and in the process of making repairs to the broken water main. The RPAC is currently without water and remains closed but should reopen at 8 a.m.
Potential additional campus impacts are currently being assessed and water pressure in campus buildings may be impacted. Please report water outages or issues to Service2Facilities by calling 614-292-HELP (4357).
The issue has caused flooding in the area resulting in a temporary closure of Olentangy River Road between Lane and Ackerman. We expect the road to open soon to all northbound traffic with one lane accessible for southbound traffic. Expect delays and please avoid the area, if possible.
The university continues to assess any potential impacts and will communicate additional details as they become available on the Facilities Operations and Development website.
UPDATE 6:40 a.m.
The City of Columbus Pulic Utilities is on site and in the process of making repairs to the broken water main located off campus. The issue has caused flooding in the area of 2400 Olentangy River Road (near Fawcett Center) and may impact travel. Please avoid the area, if possible.
The university continues to assess impacts and will communicate additional details as they become available.
UPDATE: 5:50 a.m.
A water main break was reported off campus, near Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road. RPAC is currently without water and remains closed. Campus impacts are currently being assessed.