Clarksville Water Main Leak Prompts Outage, Road Closure

Repairs underway on Woodale Drive to fix water main issue

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The Clarksville Gas and Water Department is repairing a water main leak on Woodale Drive, leading to a water outage and road closure in the area. Low water pressure may affect nearby residents during the repair work, which is expected to be completed by around 6:00 pm.

Why it matters

Water main leaks can disrupt service and cause inconvenience for residents, so prompt repairs are important to restore normal water access. The road closure also impacts local traffic, requiring detours until the work is finished.

The details

CGW has turned off water service from North Magnolia Drive to Shalimar Drive while crews work to fix the water main leak on Woodale Drive. Woodale Drive has been closed from North Magnolia Drive to Shalimar Drive, with traffic being detoured to North Magnolia Drive and Shalimar Drive to avoid the work zone.

  • The water main leak repair is anticipated to be finished, water service restored and the road reopened by approximately 6:00pm.

The players

Clarksville Gas and Water Department

The local utility provider responsible for delivering natural gas, water, and sewer services to the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.

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The takeaway

Prompt repairs to water main leaks are crucial to minimize disruptions to residents and ensure reliable water service. The Clarksville Gas and Water Department's efforts to quickly address this issue and restore normal operations demonstrate their commitment to serving the community.