A water main break occurred earlier today on the near northeast side of Indianapolis, triggering road closures and impacting local residents' water supply. The intersection of 22nd Street and Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue was swamped by the ruptured main, leading to closures, as reported by FOX59. Citizens Energy crews were promptly dispatched to the scene to address the break. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has closed Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue from 22nd to 23rd Streets, with the situation expected to persist for several hours.

A broader water outage was reported, extending from East 46th Street in the north to 10th Street in the south, and approaching Shadeland Avenue in the east to near College Avenue in the west. The outage was documented in an online map, signifying the extent of the impact that the water main break has had on Indianapolis locals. This information was outlined by WTHR, detailing the geographical reach of the inconvenience.

As efforts to evaluate and fix the water main break-adorned havoc continue, Citizens Energy has been proactive in its communications. According to WRTV, updates are to be provided as new information becomes available. The specific cause of the break, and the timeline for a full resolution, will be determined as the assessment progresses.

For those affected by the closure, and the subsequent water outage, the hope is that the repair of the water main will be swift. In the interim, it has highlighted the vulnerability of essential infrastructure elements, to unanticipated disruptions. And as crews work diligently to restore order.