West Hartford water main break shuts down businesses

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- A water main break was reported on Prospect St. in West Hartford Wednesday.

The Metropolitan District Commission said it is an 8' water main that was built in 1964.

Officials said it was shut down on Kane St. to 266 Prospect. The road is shut down to Park Rd.

Shut down began around 9:40 a.m.

According to MDC officials, this is a concrete surface road and the cold weather will make it longer to repair, they are anticipating 6-8 hours.

More than a dozen businesses were shut down as a result of the break.

The businesses impacted are as follows:

• Businesses Affected by Prospect St Water Main Break
• McDonald's
• Prospect Shopping Plaza Shopping Center
• Dr Dental
• D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
• Dots Fashions
• Game Stop
• Joeyz Shopping Spree
• My Lady
• New England City Sports
• Payless Shoe Source
• Pretty Woman Boutique
• Prospect Pizza Restaurant
• Rainbow
• Rainbow Kids
• Redbox
• Sally Beauty Supply
• ShopRite Supermarket
• Sports Park Inc
• Walk N Run