CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A portion of South 8th Avenue in Clarion was closed on Saturday evening due to a water main break.

(Photos by Dave Cyphert / ProPoint Media Photography)

South 8th Avenue was shut down between Merle Road and Wood Street, in the area of Wendy’s, after a water main broke around 7:18 p.m. resulting in a steady stream of water on the roadway.

The roadway has since reopened.

The break caused a rupture in the roadway as a portion of Eight Avenue split and was significantly raised above its original level.

Clarion Fire & Hose Company No. 1, Clarion Borough Police Department, and Pennsylvania American Water company were called to the scene.