City to shut off water 'multiple hours' due to construction project on Spicewood Springs Road

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Beginning Tuesday, the city of Austin will shut off water for multiple hours for those living in a west Austin neighborhood, the City of Austin said in a construction project update email.

Starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday at 5 a.m., those living in residential and commercial properties between 4701 and 4900 Spicewood Springs Road will be without water, the city said in a newsletter.

This is due to construction for the Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Improvements Project, the city said.

"This work will involve excavation and may require breaking through existing rock in the trench, which has the potential to generate loud noise, impacting nearby residents. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding," the city said.

Once those affected have water service restored, they can do the following, as provided by the city:

• Running an outdoor spigot and cold water through your bathtub faucet for 10 minutes before using any other indoor water facilities.
• Unscrewing and cleaning out any sink and shower head screens.