Upper West Side Water Main Break Causes Major Train Delays

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A water main break on the Upper West Side Tuesday morning caused extensive delays for subways in the neighborhood.

The main rupture happened around 5:30 a.m. between 96th and 103rd Streets, according to the MTA.

W 97th just west of Broadway turned into a river. pic.twitter.com/TqGQiiLsfP
— Robert Barron (@BobRarron) February 2, 2021

The water main break caused extensive delays to 1, 2, and 3 train service while an emergency team responded to the issue.

Specifically, 2 trains ran on the 5 line between 149th Street and Nevins Street, 1 trains ran exclusively between 137th Street and Van Cortlandt Park, and all 3 train service was halted.

The three trains resumed normal stops in both directions around 9 a.m., but the MTA said to expect major delays in both directions still.

1/2/3 trains have resumed normal stops in both directions after emergency teams addressed a water main break near 96 St.
Expect extensive delays in both directions as we get trains back on schedule.
Consider using A/C/D trains for alternate service on the west side of Manhattan. https://t.co/hreuw85wvx
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) February 2, 2021

WCBS Radio also reported that water service has been shut off to customers living around 103rd Street between Broadway and West End.