Emergency Water Main Fix May Affect Supply In Livingston, Town Says

LIVINGSTON, NJ — As if high winds and a delayed school opening weren't enough to mess with Livingston residents' schedules Wednesday, emergency water main repairs may affect traffic and water supply, the township said around 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The town posted, "Emergency Water Main Repairs at Surrey Lane between Fawn Drive & North Hillside Avenue. Possible water interruptions/discolored water & traffic delays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you see any air or discoloration in your water, run the cold water faucet at the sink closest to your water meter until the water is clear. Thank you for your understanding."

See livingstonnj.org for general information.

Closed Roads, More Rain On The Way

Meanwhile, towns throughout Essex and Bergen counties were struggling with closed roads, flooding, and school schedule changes Wednesday.

Nearby, in Fairfield, these roads were closed Wednesday due to flooding, as of 7 a.m.:

• Matt Drive
• Dwight Place
• Gloria Lane
• Audrey Place
• Kaplan Drive
• Kulick Road
• Just Road by #23
• Montesano Road
• Ray Place by the pumphouse
• Lehigh Drive

Weather forecasters expect another 1-2 inches of rain to fall Friday night, they said. See the Livingston forecast and (multiple) watches and warnings here.