There was a relief around here when we learned that the R train was back in service and Teen Spirit’s high school was open. Good news all around. Although Teen Spirit was holding out for another day off.

The R train was back in service in time for the Tuesday morning rush
following a nasty water main break in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Monday.

Rushing water from the break forced the line to be shut down
between 95th and 36th Streets Monday. Mud and debris reached two feet
above the roadbed and covered approximately 300 feet of track.

Crews worked through the day and night to get service restored in time for the Tuesday morning rush.

Above ground, the news is not as good. Fourth Avenue between 72nd
and 77th Streets is still closed to street traffic thanks to a giant
sinkhole caused by the break that swallowed an SUV.

Water and gas service was turned off for a time while crews lifted the SUV, but was restored shortly afterwards.