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Water main break leads to flooding in Shaker Heights; boil advisory issued for several nearby communities

The break occurred near Ashby Road and Van Aken Boulevard. The RTA has shut down all Blue Line trains between Shaker Square and the Warrensville-Van Aken station.
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SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A water main break is causing severe flooding across multiple streets in Shaker Heights.

The break occurred in the area of Ashby Road and Van Aken Boulevard. Police say Wan Aken is closed in both directions between South Woodland and Onaway Roads.

Due to the flooding, the Greater Cleveland RTA has shut down all Blue Line trains between Shaker Square and the Warrensville-Van Aken station until further notice. Passengers can still get to their destinations using 67R buses.

A boil advisory has been put in place in response to the water main break. The following cities are currently under the advisory:

  • Lyndhurst
  • South Euclid
  • University Heights
  • Shaker Heights
  • Highland Hills
  • Warrensville Heights
  • North Randall
  • A portion of the eastside of Cleveland 

A map showing the exact areas can be found HERE.

Crews from the Shaker Heights Public Works Department as well as the Cleveland Division of Water are currently on scene.

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