Water main break in Manhattan leads to major subway service disruptions, including suspensions
MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- A water main break in Manhattan led to major subway service disruptions, including suspensions to certain lines on Wednesday.
The FDNY responded to 418 Central Park West for a 12-inch water main rupture around 1:50 p.m., which sent water above into the street and down into the subway.
Department of Environment Protection officials say responding crews turned off the water around 2:45 p.m.
Officials say eight buildings, three on Central Park West and five other buildings, are without water, impacting about 250 units in total.
Crews are trying to condense the area of the shutoff by isolating the block, which they say will hopefully result in fewer homes without water.
Mayor Eric Adams said the city has "water on the go" on site for impacted residents until their water is restored.
Meanwhile, subway service was impacted on the A, B, C, and D lines for hours due to the water main break, but most service has since been restored.
Latest subway service updates:
The MTA advised riders headed to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloon inflation on the Upper West Side, to take the No. 1 train.
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