West Roxbury residents faced unexpected delays this morning as water began surfacing at a busy local intersection. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) quickly responded to reports of the issue at the intersection of Centre and Willow Streets, right near the Roche Bros supermarket parking lot. According to an X post from the BWSC, traffic was advised to find alternative routes to avoid the affected area. BWSC confirmed that their crews were on-site addressing the problem, with updates to follow.
BWSC responding to reports of water surfacing at the intersection of Centre and Willow Streets West Roxbury, near the entrance to Roche Bros parking lot. Traffic advised to find alternate routes for the time being. Crews onsite, updates to follow.
— BWSC (@BOSTON_WATER) February 25, 2025
The water main break led to some disruptions, including modifications in bus routes and congestion on alternative roads. Commuters this morning were forced to navigate around road closures, a frustration for those starting their day. In a service alert, BWSC urged drivers, "Traffic advised to find alternate routes for the time being." They went on to reassure that, "Crews onsite, updates to follow."
Local businesses were also impacted by the event, as access to their stores was temporarily complicated by the water surfacing. A Roche Bros employee told us how the store's morning deliveries were delayed due to the water main break. Meanwhile, BWSC’s updates played a crucial role in informing and directing the community, they made sure to post progress reports and provide essential guidance for those caught in the middle of the morning’s upheaval. Still, the exact timeline for the full restoration of normal traffic flow remained unclear.
