Water main break prompts street closure in Middletown, New Jersey

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
MIDDLETOWN, New Jersey (WABC) -- A water main break in New Jersey lefts streets flooded and service disrupted on Wednesday.

It happened on Hubbard Avenue near River Plaza Elementary School in Middletown.
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The main rupture sent water gushing in the area all afternoon, leaving the street impassable in both directions.

As a result, Hubbard Avenue is closed in the vicinity of River Plaza Elementary School for road repair.

The anticipated timing for the closure is 24 hours.
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As crews work hard to stop the break, New Jersey American Water issued the following statement, "We are aware of a main break near the intersection of Navesink River Road and Hubbard Avenue in Middletown, New Jersey. Crews are on-site and are working to shut down the main, and Hubbard Avenue is closed. We will provide updates as they become available."



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