Jackson Square intersection reopens after burst water main flooded streets

"The break occurred Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Centre and Ritchie streets in Jackson Square, causing traffic to be rerouted and the nearby busway to close temporarily. Repair crews and firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 4 p.m. to investigate the flooding."

"The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) initially said that a broken 36-inch transmission main had caused the flooding. However, they later clarified that it was actually a 12-inch diameter pipe which had ruptured, and the main which fed into it may have had a leak."

"By about 8 p.m. that evening, they had excavated the area of the leak to replace the impacted pipe. 'Our goal is as always to restore water service as soon as possible,' the BWSC said on X. 'Thank you to the crews that have been working continuously to restore services.'"

A major water main break occurred Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Centre and Ritchie streets in Jackson Square, Jamaica Plain, causing thousands of gallons of water to flood the streets. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission initially reported a broken 36-inch transmission main, but later clarified that a 12-inch diameter pipe had ruptured. Repair crews and firefighters responded within hours, working continuously to shut down the main and excavate the damaged area. By Wednesday noon, crews successfully shut down the main and began replacing the impacted pipe. A single traffic lane reopened Wednesday evening as repairs continued through the night, with the full intersection reopening by Thursday.

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