Severe Road Damage
Water Main Break on Carlton Road
A water main break created a large crater and caused extensive erosion along Carlton Road in Clifton Park. The roadway was temporarily closed while crews began rebuilding the damaged area.
Repair conditions and closures can change. Check official town updates before traveling through the area.
Yikes!
Large Crater + Severe Road Damage
Escaping water eroded the ground beneath and alongside the roadway, leaving crews with both a water-main repair and a significant road-rebuilding project.
What Happened
The main erupted during the evening of July 30. Water escaped beneath the road, creating a crater and washing away or destabilizing a substantial section of pavement and supporting ground.
Water Service
Some nearby properties experienced temporarily reduced pressure or water flow while the break was isolated. The Water Authority later reported that service was being restored and no boil water advisory had been issued.
Road Repairs
Water Authority and Highway Department crews worked to protect the repaired pipe, refill the excavation and rebuild the damaged roadway. Officials initially expected the work to require several days.
General location
Carlton Road in Clifton Park
The map provides a general view of Carlton Road. The exact active work zone and traffic restrictions may move as repairs progress.
Please do not use the map as confirmation that the roadway has reopened.
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Check the Latest Road and Water Updates
As of the latest confirmed reports from July 31, repairs were underway. A newer public confirmation of the road’s full reopening was not available when this article was prepared.
Town Highway Department
Check for updated closure notices and roadway information from the Town of Clifton Park.
Clifton Park Water Authority
Check official Water Authority notices for service, repair and water-quality updates.
Local News Report
View the report covering the break, road damage and initial repair response.
