Water main break floods busy intersection, shuts down road in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — A water main break caused a busy intersection to flood in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood early Friday.

A 12-inch line broke and flooded the intersection of Hazelwood Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard at aound 1 a.m.

Some neighbors and businesses along Murray Avenue were impacted, including a hair salon.

The owner said he had to cancel his appointments because he had no water.

Pittsburgh Water says service should be restored around 4 p.m. Friday.

The Greenfield Holiday Parade is scheduled for Friday night along Murray Avenue. Organizers were concerned when they heard what happened.

“This morning, we were alerted there was a major water main break right at the parking lot which is our staging area. I was able to get on the phone with public works and they assured me everything will be cleaned up and ready to go for tonight,” said Christina Rizzuto-Popojas, Co-director of the Greenfield Holiday Parade. The parade kicks off at 7 p.m.

A portion of Hazelwood Avenue is closed while crews make repairs.

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