Roads closed in Markham due to watermain break
A York Regional Police badge is seen in this undated file image. Dec. 21, 2022.
A watermain break has caused significant road closures in Markham Monday morning.
York Regional Police said the area of Ninth Line from Rose Way to Berczy Gate, and Highway 7 from Wootten Way South to Stoney Stanton Road is currently closed.
"There is no estimated time for re-opening," police wrote in a tweet. "Please avoid the area."
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