Water Main Break Causes Flooding and Traffic Delays in Long Island City

Water Main Break Isolated

• 💧 Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection have successfully isolated the water main break in Long Island City.
• 🛠️ Two valves were shut off earlier, but a third was inaccessible due to an oil leak, delaying repairs.
• ✅ Crews have now accessed the third valve, allowing them to begin repair work.

Impact of the Break

• 🌊 The water main break, reported around 5:00 AM, caused streets to flood, with water reaching up to two feet high in some areas.
• 🚗 The inbound lane of 50th Avenue near the Queens-Midtown Tunnel was closed for over an hour, leading to significant traffic snarls.

Oil Spill Cleanup and Investigation

• ⛽ Con Edison, Electric, and MTA Bridge and Tunnels crews worked to clean up an oil spill on the sidewalk.
• 🔍 The origin of the oil spill is still under investigation, with the State Department of Environmental Conservation on the scene.

Community and Official Response

• 🗣️ One resident, who confirmed he still has water, expressed relief that the situation was not worse.
• ⚠️ Officials are advising the public to stay clear of the area due to ongoing road closures and repair work.