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Water Main Burst Floods Downtown Boston, Closes Kneeland Street

The shutdown highlights recurring strain on aging pipes that can fail without warning.

Overview

  • Boston police reported a burst water main on Kneeland Street between Washington and Hudson in Chinatown.
  • Video from WCVB’s Sky5 showed heavy flooding at the intersection as police and firefighters cordoned the area.
  • Surface Road and Harrison Avenue at Kneeland Street were also affected by the flooding and closures.
  • Officials urged drivers and pedestrians to avoid the zone and use alternate routes until further notice.
  • Crews are investigating the break, with no cause, service impact details, or repair timeline released yet.