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April 28, 2008

Water main break in Boston could hamper commute

BOSTON -- Motorists are being strongly urged to avoid Boston's financial district and take public transportation after a weekend water main break flooded the underground gas system.

Officials said Congress State would be reduced to one lane today and that the presence of trucks and other equipment would significantly impact traffic in the area.

National Grid has already pumped more than 26,000 gallons of water out of the flooded system. Hundreds of gas customers in the financial district and North End neighborhood lost service when the flood caused a nearby gas line to rupture.

Efforts to restore gas service to North End customers began Sunday, but had to be suspended when crews encountered more water in the system. A National Grid official says crews could face similar problems Monday when they start to restore service in parts of the Financial District.

-- The Associated Press

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:02 AM | Permalink

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