Major water main break in Boston’s Jamaica Plain prompts repairs
A major water main break in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood flooded streets and disrupted traffic, prompting emergency repairs on a large-diameter transmission pipeline.
The break occurred Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Centre Street, where a roughly 3-foot-diameter transmission main—used to move water across the city—ruptured, sending large volumes of water into surrounding streets and nearby businesses. According to NBC10 Boston, several buildings, including day care facilities, were evacuated as a precaution.
City officials said the affected pipe dates back to the 1890s, highlighting ongoing challenges tied to aging underground infrastructure. While the break did not interrupt local water service, it caused significant roadway damage and traffic disruptions in the area.
Crews have since begun repair work, reducing the roadway to limited traffic while addressing the damaged section of pipe, NBC10 Boston reported. Cleanup and restoration efforts are ongoing as officials continue to assess the condition of surrounding infrastructure.
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