Lake Clifton closed today due to water main break

A weekend water main break has forced the closing of the intersection of Gay Street and North Avenue, and Lake Clifton-Eastern High School about five blocks away.

The break in the 32-inch main occurred Sunday afternoon, but alternate supply lines enabled the city to reroute water to nearly all affected customers, said Public Works spokesman Kurt L. Kocher.

The exceptions, he said, were the Clifton Park golf course and the school because they did not have an alternative line.

Lake Clifton-Eastern was closed yesterday and will remain closed today, said city schools spokeswoman Vanessa C. Pyatt.