Line work could affect water pressure for tens of thousands inside loop

If you live inside Loop 610, it might not be your imagination that your water pressure is diminishing this winter.

Houston Public Works said Friday evening that in tandem with a state project rebuilding Clinton Drive from North Wayside to Loop 610, the city will shut down an eight-foot water pipe running along Clinton.

The shutdown gives the city a chance, with the street work, to assess the pipe and make needed repairs, officials said in a statement.

While crews have planned for the shutdown, to minimize the loss of service, officials said “residents in affected areas may notice lower than typical water pressure until the project is complete.” The current schedule will have the large pipe returned to service by February.

The affected area includes most of central Houston, including the central business district, Texas Medical Center, most of the city’s east side within Loop 610 and areas along Interstate 10 and Interstate 45 outside the loop.

In a release, public works officials said anyone that experiences water service issues should call 713-837-0311.