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75th Street to reopen from I-35 to Switzer after water main break shuts down area

75th Street water main break
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Water One told KSHB 41 that 75th Street from I-35 to Switzer in Merriam will reopen at 3 p.m. after a water main break shut down the area Wednesday.

Water One says a 12-inch water main broke shortly after 7 a.m.

Emergency crews have closed 75th Street in both directions to repair the damage.

Water One officials said five buildings and 75 customers were impacted Wednesday morning.

Water has since been restored as of 1:42 p.m.

Officials said some repairs are needed on the road; those are scheduled for Saturday.

This is a developing story and may be updated.