A broken water line near the intersection of University Parkway and the Bypass has caused a temporary water outage affecting several businesses and surrounding areas, according to the City of Natchitoches.

The outage impacts Super 1 Foods, Zippy B’s, Stine Home & Yard, First Federal Bank and The Quad, formerly known as Frog Pond. Residents and businesses in nearby neighborhoods and surrounding areas may also experience a loss of water service or reduced water pressure while repairs are underway.

City utility crews are actively working to repair the damaged water line and restore service as quickly as possible. Water service will remain unavailable in affected areas until repairs are completed.

City officials thanked residents, businesses and customers for their patience and cooperation during the repair process.

For additional information, contact the City of Natchitoches Utility Department at (318) 357-3850.