Union City Blvd Remains Partially Closed "Until Further Notice"

UNION CITY, CA — Northbound Union City Boulevard is shut down between Smith Street and Whipple Road after a water main break flooded the street Thursday night. Just before 7 p.m. Friday, the city said it would remain closed "Until Further Notice."

The road closure is causing delays for residents and commuters.

Employees with PG&E were working on a gas main nearby when they broke the water line Thursday afternoon, according to Lauren Sugayan, a spokeswoman for Union City.

Water flooded the road.

Alameda County Water District workers were able to stop the flooding and worked overnight to start excavating the site to repair the water main.

"This is no easy fix," the ACWD said in a tweet this morning.

Sugayan said the affected area is the northbound lane closest to Smith Street.

Authorities have said that tap water in the surrounding area is safe to consume.

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— Bay City News; Image via City of Union City