Weehawken Water Main Break Causing Gridlock Conditions For Commute

(Hoboken Police photo)

Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area of Weehawken near the Hoboken border, as a SUEZ Water North Jersey water main break has crippled traffic in that area.

Please avoid the Northern end of town. A watermain break in Weehawken has shut down the Park Avenue viaduct. Heavy delays due to volume… and today is a gridlock alert day for the region. pic.twitter.com/HsVN8kIioa

— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 12, 2018

The break occurred at around 6 a.m. on Park Avenue in Weehawken. The Park Avenue bridge between Hoboken and Weehawken is reportedly closed.

Traffic is severely impacted in all other areas, as people scramble to find other routes in and out of town. NJ Transit bus service will be crawling along this route, and the 14th Street viaduct from Jersey City Heights/Union City is reportedly backed up all the way.

Traffic Alert: SUEZ crews are investigating a leak at 14th and Park in #Weehawken. Please plan an alternative route this morning for your commute. We apologize for the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/KZeknUwAky

— SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) December 12, 2018

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates we receive.

UPDATE: SUEZ Water NJ estimates work will last throughout the evening rush:

Traffic Alert: A water main break has closed the Park Avenue Bridge in #Weehawken and #Hoboken and traffic disruptions are expected to continue through the evening rush. Crews are on the scene at Park and 19th to repair the break. We apologize for the inconvenience.

— SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) December 12, 2018

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UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): Bridge is open

Update on Hoboken Commute:
Both lanes on the Park Ave Bridge are now open. NJT buses are running on a normal schedule. @ridetheferry and @PATHTrain will continue to cross-honor tix in an effort to ease the burden on commuters coming home from work. #Hoboken

— City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) December 12, 2018