A water line buried approximately three feet under Front Street ruptured Friday morning, causing water to blow out on the construction site of Wrangell’s road improvement project.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. March 23 in front of the Alaska Island Community Services (AICS) billing office.

The incident caused water interruptions at the office Friday as well as a number of other businesses.

Kelsey Martinsen of the Diamond C said the restaurant, located next to the AICS office, was without water for approximately three hours. The coffee shop next to the diner was not affected, Marti...