Crime & Safety
Water Crews Still Repairing 'Damaged' Main In Hoboken
Water crews spent much of Tuesday repairing a "damaged" water main in the southwest corner of Hoboken.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Another water main has ruptured in Hoboken, and crews have spent much of Tuesday working on it.
On Tuesday night, Veolia Water Tweeted:
#Hoboken: Repairs continue at Newark & Grand. Additional services impacted briefly so that final repairs may be completed. We will update once service is restored. Thank you for your patience as our crews work as swiftly as possible in chilly temps.@HobokenOEM @CityofHoboken pic.twitter.com/rM87STVJcq
— Veolia Water NJ (@VeoliaWaterNJ) December 14, 2022
The break was at the Newark and Grand streets on Tuesday morning. Veolia Water first sent out a message about it at 8:41 a.m., then followed up later.
Find out what's happening in Hobokenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Hoboken: Crews continue to work on a 12” main at Newark & Grand. Damaged main is being removed and section will be replaced—at which point service will be restored. Traffic restrictions remain.@HobokenOEM @CityofHoboken pic.twitter.com/OF9H8nUc25
— Veolia Water NJ (@VeoliaWaterNJ) December 13, 2022
Workers have been replacing the city's aging water infrastructure for several years. The city has suffered several main breaks this year, including one Thanksgiving morning that affected much of the city.
Find out what's happening in Hobokenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
To see updates on the latest break, go here.
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