Officials said a 20-inch pipe that dates back to 1896 burst near Times Square, one of the city's busiest subway stations.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.A water main dating back to the 19th century broke in Times Square early Tuesday, halting trains on several subway lines and leaving commuters scrambling as crews worked to repair the mess.
NYC Transit President Richard Davey said during a news conference that the water main broke near Times Square around 3 a.m., but that the worst damage to the subway was farther south. The 20-inch water main — which was installed in 1896 — broke at Seventh Ave and W. 40th Street, DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said at the press conference. The cause of the break remained a mystery.
“I feel like the trains have been messed up for a while, all summer there have been delays…so not surprised,” said Louisa Oreskes, 26, who takes the train to tutor kids on the Upper West Side.
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