Water main leak closes Barlowe Street, disrupts U.S. 64 traffic near Manteo Elementary
A water main leak near Manteo Elementary has closed Barlowe Street and affected U.S. 64 traffic as crews make emergency repairs.
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Last Updated: Aug. 31, 2026, 6:45 p.m.
Quick Take
- The emergency water main leak near Manteo Elementary School has been repaired.
- Town crews completed repairs by 6:45 p.m. Sunday.
- The affected portion of the road was expected to reopen within about an hour as crews finished work at the site.
MANTEO, N.C. — The emergency water main leak in front of Manteo Elementary School has been repaired, the Town of Manteo announced at 6:45 p.m. Sunday.
Crews completed the necessary repairs to the water main after the leak earlier closed Barlowe Street and disrupted traffic on U.S. 64 near the school.
The town said the affected portion of the road should reopen within about an hour as crews finish work at the site.
Motorists are being asked to continue using caution through the area and follow posted traffic directions until the work is complete.
The town thanked residents, parents, motorists, the Manteo Elementary School community and emergency personnel for their cooperation during the response.
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