BOSTON (WHDH) - A massive water main break flooded several streets in a busy section of Boston’s South End Tuesday night.
Officers responding to a reported water main break on Harrison Avenue near where it intersects with Perry Street around 9:15 p.m. found the road entirely underwater and several cars totally submerged.
Residents living between East Berkley and Randolph Streets are advised to avoid the area.
#BPDTrafficAdvisory: Residents are advised to avoid the area of Harrison Avenue from E. Berkeley to Randolph Street in the South End due to an active water main break.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) April 15, 2020
Motorists are also being urged to avoid the area until further notice.
Utility crews have been called to the scene to conduct repairs.
It is unclear what may have caused the break.
Boston Water and Sewer Commission said some may see brown water coming from their taps.
At approximately 9:18 a major water leak at 500 Harrison Ave South End .The street has buckled,there are multiple cars under water.Streets in the area are flooded. pic.twitter.com/2GOv35rEpB
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 15, 2020
This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS for updates online and on-air.
(Copyright (c) 2026 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)