Major water main break in Jackson Square floods streets, causes detours

"A major water main in Jamaica Plain broke Tuesday afternoon, flooding streets and forcing traffic to be rerouted, according to city officials. The break occurred at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Centre and Ritchie streets in Jackson Square, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) said on X."

"Boston police responded to reroute traffic, which was blocked at the intersection in all directions, the commission said. The flooding prompted the MBTA to temporarily close the Jackson Square busway, according to a post on X. Routes for the 14, 22, 29, 41, and 44 buses were detoured to avoid the affected area."

"The broken 36-inch transmission main "covers a vast area" beyond Egleston Square, the BWSC said. Crews managed to shut the main down about halfway by around 5:40 p.m., The Boston Globe reported."

A 36-inch transmission water main broke Tuesday afternoon at Jackson Square in Jamaica Plain, causing significant flooding at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Centre and Ritchie streets. The break blocked traffic in all directions, prompting Boston police to reroute vehicles. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission and firefighters responded to investigate and manage the situation. The Jackson Square busway was temporarily closed, and five bus routes (14, 22, 29, 41, and 44) were detoured around the affected area. Orange Line service remained operational. As of 8:30 p.m., crews continued working to shut off water and drain the streets. The transmission main serves a vast area beyond Egleston Square, and crews partially shut it down by 5:40 p.m.

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