Upper West Side Water Main Break Floods Streets and Subway Lines

The rupture disrupted transit and water service for residents, with repairs ongoing and no timeline yet for full restoration.

A water main break near 103rd Street and Central Park West caused significant flooding on Wednesday afternoon, affecting both streets and subway service.
The MTA suspended service on the B and C subway lines, with partial suspensions and delays reported on the A and D lines, as well as impacts on other lines across the system.
Passengers were evacuated from at least one stranded subway train, and no injuries were reported as rescue crews worked to manage the situation.
Eight residential buildings in the area lost water service, but 'water on the go' stations were set up to provide access to potable water for affected residents.
City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, praised the rapid response by the Department of Environmental Protection and MTA teams, though repairs remain ongoing with no estimated completion time.