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Port Chester, NY
News
Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Busy Shopping Center In Port Chester Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Busy Shopping Center In Port Chester
Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Busy Shopping Center In Port Chester A busy shopping center in Westchester County was forced to shut down after a water main break disrupted operations. The Village of Port Chester announced on Wednesday, April 16, that the Gateway Shopping Center on Boston Post Road has closed all of its stores due to the break. Crews are currently working to make repairs, officials said at around 2:10 p.m.  The center, which is home to several major retail chains, is expected to reopen on Thursday, “progress permitting,” village officials said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Hidden Sinkhole Swallows Car In Rockleigh Hidden Sinkhole Swallows Car In Rockleigh
Hidden Sinkhole Swallows Car In Rockleigh A driver is lucky to be alive after his red sedan plunged into a massive sinkhole in Bergen County early Friday morning, April 4, police said. At approximately 5:35 a.m., the Northvale Police Department was dispatched to the area of 6 Volvo Dr. in Rockleigh for a reported road collapse involving a motor vehicle, according to a statement from Northvale police. Officers found that the roadway had collapsed due to a major water main break that happened overnight. Police say the driver couldn’t see the sinkhole because it was hidden beneath a large amount of water. He was able to escape on his…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cortlandt, NY
Traffic
Stretch Of Road Near School In Cortlandt Closed After Water Main Break Stretch Of Road Near School In Cortlandt Closed After Water Main Break
Stretch Of Road Near School In Cortlandt Closed After Water Main Break A stretch of road near a middle school in Northern Westchester is closed to traffic thanks to a water main break.  Watch Hill Road from Furnace Dock Road to Furnace Woods Road in the town of Cortlandt is closed as crews repair the break, Cortlandt officials announced on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 8 a.m.  The area is near Blue Mountain Middle School. Crews have set up a detour in the area.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Schools
Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Middle, High School In Greenburgh Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Middle, High School In Greenburgh
Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Middle, High School In Greenburgh A middle and high school in Westchester will be closed on Friday, Jan. 24, due to a water main break, officials announced.  In a statement to the community, Greenburgh Superintendent Linda Iverson confirmed that water to Woodlands Middle High School has been shut off while contractors work to identify and resolve the issue. The closure impacts all students, staff, and faculty, though buildings and grounds staff are required to report to work at their regular time.  As a result of the closure, all activities scheduled for the weekend, including Saturday and Sunday events, have…

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by Ben Crnic
Hatfield, PA
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Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Hatfield Route Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Hatfield Route
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Hatfield Route A water main break has led to the closure of a key route in Hatfield, police announced on Monday, Jan. 21 at 9:45 a.m. The closure affects the area between Fairgrounds Road and Forty Foot Road, according to police. Crews from the North Penn Water Authority are working to repair the break as quickly as possible. Police are urging drivers not to bypass barriers that may be placed along the roadway. Motorists should use alternate routes and avoid the area until repairs are completed.

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by Jillian Pikora
Wayne, NJ
News
Sinkhole Swallows Car, Tractor Trailer After Water Main Breaks In Wayne Sinkhole Swallows Car, Tractor Trailer After Water Main Breaks In Wayne
Sinkhole Swallows Car, Tractor Trailer After Water Main Breaks In Wayne A water main eruption Thursday, Jan 16 in Wayne caused the roadway to buckle and left a tractor-trailer and car stranded in large craters, police said. The North Jersey Water Commission water main on Demarest Drive, an industrial area of the township, broke around 5:13 p.m., according to Detective Capt. Dan Daly of the Wayne Police Department. Wayne officers closed Demarest Drive to additional traffic. The tractor-trailer was towed from the scene, while the driver of the car had to be rescued by Wayne Fire Department personnel using an aerial tower truck. The driver declined medical attenti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hershey, PA
Schools
Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole Near Hershey Schools: Police Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole Near Hershey Schools: Police
Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole Near Hershey Schools: Police A sinkhole caused by a water main break shut down traffic near Hershey Elementary and Middle School, Derry Township police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 1:20 p.m. The road closed in both directions, police said. Drivers heading to Hershey High School and Middle School were advised to access the area via Route 322/Governor Road, while traffic to Hershey Elementary and ECC was advised to use Route 422/Chocolate Avenue, according to the release. The incident disrupted traffic near the schools, but the area reopened by 7:32 a.m. the following day, according to the police. 

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by Jillian Pikora
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Nearly 2M Montgomery, Prince George's County Residents Urged To 'Conserve Water:' WSSC Nearly 2M Montgomery, Prince George's County Residents Urged To 'Conserve Water:' WSSC
Nearly 2M Montgomery, Prince George's County Residents Urged To 'Conserve Water:' Wssc A series of water main breaks is causing chaos for some in the region, forcing WSSC Water to encourage customers to limit their water use while crews make repairs. "WSSC Water continues to urge all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to only use water for essential purposes effective immediately," the company posted online. "At this time, water is safe and there is no need to boil before essential use."  The urgent essential-water-use-only request is being issued due to a significant increase in the number of water main breaks and leaks brought on by the fr…

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by Zak Failla
Little Silver-Shrewsbury, NJ
Traffic
Major Water Main Break Creates Traffic Chaos On Route 35 In Shrewsbury (DEVELOPING) Major Water Main Break Creates Traffic Chaos On Route 35 In Shrewsbury (DEVELOPING)
Major Water Main Break Creates Traffic Chaos On Route 35 In Shrewsbury (Developing) A significant water main break has closed most of Route 35 in Shrewsbury, officials said. All northbound lanes on Route 35 were closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the state Department of Transportation said. Only one of two southbound lanes remained open near Broad Street (Monmouth County Route 520) and Newman Springs Road. The traffic operations center for NJDOT first reported the incident at around 5 a.m., urging drivers to use caution and plan alternate routes to avoid delays. Crews were on-site working to address the break, but officials have not yet provided a timeline for repairs …

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by Chris Spiker
Hackensack, NJ
News
Water Main Breaks Close Major Bergen County Roadways Water Main Breaks Close Major Bergen County Roadways
Water Main Breaks Close Major Bergen County Roadways Two water main breaks were reported in two Bergen County towns Thursday night, Dec. 26. According to the NJDOT site, the first was reported in Ridgefield Park, closing all lanes of Route 46 east of the Hackensack River Bridge. The other was reported in Leonia along Grand Avenue south of Fort Lee Road.  All lanes were closed in both areas as of 10:15 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Verona, NJ
News
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Verona After Water Main Break: Township Boil Water Advisory Issued For Verona After Water Main Break: Township
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Verona After Water Main Break: Township A water main break has caused the Township of Verona to issue a boil water advisory on Thursday, Dec. 26, authorities said. The water main break occurred this morning, Verona police said. Verona Department of Public Works, police, fire and the Office of Emergency Management are actively working on the situation, the township said. "You may experience periods of no service, low pressure and discolored water,"  the township warned. A boil water advisory means any water that will be used for cleaning, human or pet consumption should be boiled and cooled first, the township said. Res…

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by Sam Barron
Edison, NJ
News
Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water
Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water A 20-inch water main break disrupted water service for Edison residents early Thursday morning, Dec. 26, leaving many with little to no water pressure, officials said. The break occurred around midnight near the intersection of M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue. Areas impacted include Woodbridge Avenue, Route 27, and stretches up to Talmadge, according to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. “Residents will experience a low to no water pressure at the present moment,” the mayor explained. Crews have been working through the night to isolate the break and begin repairs. Officials are urging patience, as…

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by Cecilia Levine
Warren, NJ
Schools
Warren Township Schools Delayed After Water Main Break Warren Township Schools Delayed After Water Main Break
Warren Township Schools Delayed After Water Main Break A water main break at Watchung Hills Regional High School caused schools to open on a two-hour delay on Friday, Nov. 15, the district said. The water main break occurred overnight and affected both the high school and district transportation, the school district said. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m., the district said.

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by Sam Barron
Somerville, NJ
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Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools
Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools A water main break caused Somerville Public Schools to be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the district announced.  Hey Bulldogs! School will be closed today, Wednesday October 30th! Posted by Somerville Public School District on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The water main break occurred on the border of Raritan and Somerville, the Raritan Police Department said Route 206 North is closed between Dukes Parkway and Orlando Drive, police said. Raritan residents will experience water usage issues, police said.  "We are working with NJ American Water and our local emerg…

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by Sam Barron
Hoboken, NJ
News
Service Restored After Water Main Break In Hoboken Service Restored After Water Main Break In Hoboken
Service Restored After Water Main Break In Hoboken Service has been restored to Hoboken residents after a water main break Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, officials said. The 12-inch leak occurred around 8 a.m. at 5th and Clinton. Water pressure throughout the system was stabilized as of noon.

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by Cecilia Levine
Haverhill, MA
Traffic
Expect Heavy Traffic In Haverhill, Methuen After Water Main Bursts Causes I-495 Sinkhole: DOT Expect Heavy Traffic In Haverhill, Methuen After Water Main Bursts Causes I-495 Sinkhole: DOT
Expect Heavy Traffic In Haverhill, Methuen After Water Main Bursts Causes I-495 Sinkhole: DOT Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials warn drivers in Haverhill and Methuen to expect heavy delays on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7-8, as crews repair a sinkhole on I-495.  A water main break beneath the highway opened up the sinkhole just after Exit 106 in the southbound lanes, State Police said, forcing authorities to close two lanes. Troopers said drivers should expect major delays on the interstate through the Methuen-Haverhill corridor and on interchanges at Routes 213, 110, 97, and 125.  Officials expect to have the water main repaired Monday night. Crews ca…

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by Josh Lanier
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Floods Portion Of Route 17 In Paramus Water Main Break Floods Portion Of Route 17 In Paramus
Water Main Break Floods Portion Of Route 17 In Paramus A water main break flooded a portion of Route 17 in Paramus on Friday, Sept. 27 around noon. Veolia Water responded to the scene to mitigate the leak, and the right lane of Route 17 South will be closed until further notice, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. As a result, the Chipotle and the Ashley Furniture complex have been temporarily closed. Water has been flowing into the driveway and undermining parts of the highway, however, Veolia has shut the water, the chief said. Patrol units responded to manage the situation and assist with traffic control. Repairs will continue overni…

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by Cecilia Levine
Abington, PA
News
Road Closed Due To Water Main Break In Upper Merion Road Closed Due To Water Main Break In Upper Merion
Road Closed Due To Water Main Break In Upper Merion The intersection of Crooked Lane and East Church Road in Upper Merion is completely closed in all directions due to a large water main break.   Avoid the area if possible, Upper Merion police said on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The area is expected to be closed for at least 24 hours. The water company is on the scene. 

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by Jon Craig
Little Falls-Woodland Park, NJ
News
Boil Water Advisory Issued In Parts Of Passaic County Amid Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued In Parts Of Passaic County Amid Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued In Parts Of Passaic County Amid Water Main Break American Water has issued a boil water advisory across parts of Passaic County. The advisory was issued Thursday, Aug. 15 at noon to American Water customers across Little Falls and Woodland Park. The advisory was the result of emergency repairs to a water main break on Notchcroft Drive in the Great Notch area of Little Falls.  Any water to used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Water is okay for bathing, washing, and other common uses.  Residents will be notified when the advisory is lifted, which American Water says will be around…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Paxton, PA
News
Water Restrictions In Dauphin County Due To Tropical Storm Debby: Officials Water Restrictions In Dauphin County Due To Tropical Storm Debby: Officials
Water Restrictions In Dauphin County Due To Tropical Storm Debby: Officials Water restrictions are in place in Dauphin County due to Tropical Storm Debby, officials told Daily Voice on Tuesday night, Aug. 13. Veolia is urging water customers in southern Dauphin County to restrict water use as much as possible.  The heavy rains "stirred up sediment that has clogged the water treatment plant, and this temporary water restriction will preserve our stored supplies of water," the company told Dauphin County officials. This announcement came the same day as a water main break in Swatara Township, which happened around 7 a.m.  Approximately 1,200 resident…

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by Jillian Pikora
Edison, NJ
News
Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents
Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents A large water main broke in Edison, displacing residents and dousing two homes, officials said. The 30-inch water main break happened on Woodbrook Drive on Monday, Aug. 12, Mayor Sam Joshi said in a Facebook post at 5:04 p.m. The mayor shared three photos showing water heavily spraying a blue home. Mayor Joshi also said contractor work caused the rupture to the lines owned by Middlesex Water Company. The company said it wasn't performing the work and it didn't hire the contractors, ABC7 New York reported. No one was injured by the main break. Residents in two homes were displaced. Re…

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by Chris Spiker
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co. Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co.
Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co. Pennsylvania American Water Co. issued a boil water order for customers in York and Cumberland counties, starting on Friday, Aug. 9, and ending on Tuesday, Aug. 13.   The company initially warned that 42,000 customers were affected in the following areas: Camp Hill, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown, West Fairview and Wormleysburg boroughs; East Pennsboro, Hampden, Lower Allen, Silver Spring townships; parts of Middlesex and Upper Allen townships; and parts of Fairview and Newberry townships. On Saturday, Penn American explained that a water main break caused a storage t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Compromises Stretch Of Busy Yonkers Road, Causes Closure Water Main Break Compromises Stretch Of Busy Yonkers Road, Causes Closure
Water Main Break Compromises Stretch Of Busy Yonkers Road, Causes Closure Police have closed part of a busy road in Westchester following a water main break that potentially compromised the roadway's structure.  The main break was found on Thursday morning, Aug. 1 in the area of Riverdale Avenue and Vark Street in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police. After the water main break was discovered, authorities also determined that part of the roadway in the area of 79 Riverdale Ave. was "potentially compromised" as a result of the break, according to the department.  This resulted in police closing Riverdale Avenue between Prospect Street and Vark Street. A…

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by Ben Crnic
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Traffic
Water Main Break Partially Closes Route 130 In Burlington County (DEVELOPING) Water Main Break Partially Closes Route 130 In Burlington County (DEVELOPING)
Water Main Break Partially Closes Route 130 In Burlington County (Developing) A water main break partially closed Route 130 in Burlington County, authorities said. Emergency repairs were happening southbound south of Creek Road in Delran Township at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
News
Giant Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In South Brunswick (VIDEO) Giant Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In South Brunswick (VIDEO)
Giant Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In South Brunswick (Video) A pair of water main breaks have diverted traffic in South Brunswick, authorities said. The first break closed Route 522 eastbound between Stouts Lane and New Road, according to South Brunswick police. It created a 10-foot-wide sinkhole. The second break closed a shoulder along Route 1 near Dow Jones. Breaking - 2 water main breaks in South Brunswick. # 1 - This one on Rt 522 near Stouts Ln has created a 10 foot sinkhole. Rt 522 closed eastbound.# 2 - Rt 1 north by Dow Jones. Shoulder of the highway is closed.South Brunswick Water and Sewer crews working on repairs. pic.twitter.com/Ag0d…

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by Jon Craig
Bel Air, MD
Traffic
Traffic, Businesses Jammed Up By Water Main Break In Harford County Traffic, Businesses Jammed Up By Water Main Break In Harford County
Traffic, Businesses Jammed Up By Water Main Break In Harford County The afternoon commute may be rough for some travelers in Harford County as crews continue working around the clock to repair a water main break in Abingdon.  On Monday morning, businesses and motorists were affected by the water main break, which proved tricky to plug, leaving some without water in the area of Tollgate Road and Constant Friendship Boulevard. Tollgate Road traveling toward MD 24 remained open, though during the repairs, Constant Friendship Boulevard could only be accessed by traveling south on Tollgate Road from Singer Road. Harford County Government According to off…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where A water main break has blocked traffic at a busy intersection in Westchester. The break happened on Wednesday morning, May 1, at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and First Street in Mount Vernon, according to city officials. As a result of the water main break, residents and motorists in the area are being warned of traffic disruptions in the area as the city works to make repairs. Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes to avoid the intersection.  "Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your cooperation during this time," officials said. This is a developing story. Ch…

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by Ben Crnic
Bristol, PA
News
Crews Respond To Water Main Break In Doylestown: Officials Crews Respond To Water Main Break In Doylestown: Officials
Crews Respond To Water Main Break In Doylestown: Officials Authorities are advising of a water main break in Doylestown on Thursday, April 11.  Borough officials said the break is affecting East Oakland and East State streets between South Main and South Pine streets.  "The water department is on location making the necessary repairs," they said. 

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by Mac Bullock
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
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Crews Respond To 'Large Water Main Break' In Lower Moreland Crews Respond To 'Large Water Main Break' In Lower Moreland
Crews Respond To 'Large Water Main Break' In Lower Moreland Authorities are asking drivers to steer clear of a water main break in Lower Moreland on Wednesday, April 3.  Philmont Avenue is closed from Red Lion Road to Huntingdon Pike and drivers should avoid the area, said township police.  "Aqua is aware and responding to address the issue," they said Wednesday morning. 

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by Mac Bullock
White Plains, NY
News
Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains
Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains Officials are warning residents that they may encounter brown water following a major water main break that affected service throughout an entire city in Westchester.  The water break happened in the downtown area of White Plains on Wednesday, March 27 around 11:30 a.m., according to White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach.  The large break affected water service for residents throughout the city. Thanks to repairs from the city's Department of Public Works though, most service was restored by 1 p.m.  Emergency Alert - Water Main Break -03-27-2024- Update 1- The City has been in…

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by Ben Crnic
Frederick, MD
Traffic
Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area
Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area A water main break led to discolored water for some Frederick residents, and a headache on the roads for others, officials are cautioning. Division of Water and Sewer Utilities crews are currently repairing a water main break that occurred on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Baltimore Road (Md. Rt. 144) and Bell’s Lane. The following closures are in place: Bells Lane to Baltimore Road; Winding Ridge Way at Baltimore Road; Mains Lane at Baltimore Road. The road closure remains in effect until further notice, they said. While water service has been restored to customers, residents …

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by Zak Failla