Water Main Break on Remsen Avenue

A water main break shut down a section of Remsen Avenue Friday afternoon, New Brunswick police said.

The break took place in the area of Remsen Avenue and Seaman Street, Capt. J.T. Miller said.

The intersections of Remsen Avenue and Lee Avenue, Suydam Street, Handy Street and Throop Avenue are closed, according to police. Nevertheless, traffic diversions are minimal, Miller said.

Repairs on the main are expected to be completed late Friday evening.