Water main breaks in the area caused some road closures Tuesday morning.
Water covered the eastbound lanes of Racetrack Road near Route 19 in South Strabane Township. According to Heather DuBose, spokeswoman for Pennsylvania American Water, crews spent the day repairing the 12-inch pipe that broke Tuesday morning.
During repairs, about 10 customers or businesses experienced low or no water pressure.
âThe southbound lane of Racetrack Rd. is closed from the Primantiâs entrance to Route 19, and will remain closed until further notice,â DuBose said in an email. âFlaggers are directing traffic and salt trucks are on hand to ensure the road stays clear of ice while crews repair the break. We anticipate repairs will be completed, and normal service restored to customers, by early evening.â
The closure begins today . The trail and parking lot will reopen to the public on Friday.
The company asks Lake Scranton users to avoid parking in other areas to access the trail.Â
âFor the safety of the walkers and our employees, weâre asking everyone to avoid the area and give our crews time to clear the lot,â said Pennsylvania American Water Senior Manager Traci Cross.
â BROOKE WILLIAMS
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