Boil water advisory issued following water main break in Jersey City, impacting Hoboken
HOBOKEN (WABC) -- A boil water advisory has been issued in Hoboken following a 36-inch water main break in Jersey City.
Police say the break happened sometime Monday and a call came in, saying the ground had caved in.
The break was reported at 18th Street and Jersey Avenue, which sits on the border of Hoboken and Jersey City.
Traffic is being diverted while crews repair the break.
Eastbound traffic coming into Hoboken on Jersey Avenue will be diverted onto 18th Street. Westbound traffic on Observer Highway is detoured onto Grove Street and Henderson/Marin Street.
Hoboken and Jersey City police officers are on site to assist with traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and oversize trucks.
Officials say the street closure is likely to extend through the evening commute and into the night.
Residents could notice weak or no water pressure at all as a result.
Officials say even if your water at home is filtered, it is a good idea to boil it for a minute before using.
As a result, Hoboken schools had a 90-minute delay and doors opened at 9:45 a.m. as a result of the water main break.
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