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Cold weather causes water main breaks and traffic delays across New Jersey

Crews are making emergency repairs to a water main break on Route 17 south in Rutherford.

News 12 Staff

Dec 12, 2025, 1:01 PM

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Cold weather is causing problems for drivers across New Jersey.

Crews are making emergency repairs to a water main break on Route 17 south in Rutherford.

In Ridgefield Park, another break shut down lanes in both directions on Route 46.

North Bergen is dealing with a water main break on Tonnelle Avenue near Paterson Plank Road, slowing traffic both ways.

In New Brunswick, a sinkhole opened in the middle of French Street, causing heavy delays and detours as crews work to fix the break.

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