After the Gas Main Rupture: Financial District Updates
During the wee, still-dark hours of the morning last Saturday, April 26, a flood broke out in downtown Boston when a city water main broke and subsequently caused a natural gas main to rupture after it was flooded. The unexpected deluge of water was so damaging, natural gas service was discontinued in the Financial District and the North End, and the State Street subway station was closed, too.
As a result of the lost gas service, local residents and commercial businesses were forced to make do without such necessities as gas-generated hot water and cooking. Many restaurants were forced to shut down all together, unable to carry on under such circumstances.
That’s the bad news.
The good news is that a little less than a week later, the situation is improving for those who live and work in the area, with gas service either partially or fully restored for many. If you’re traveling to Boston, or already reside here, and have plans to visit the Financial District in the near future, a new website is now live to keep everyone informed with up-to-date information about the status of local establishments.
So, remember: Before you go, check FIDOBoston (Financial District Open for Business). It’s probably also a good idea to call the relevant business(es) directly, as well, just to make sure you don’t waste a trip.
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Fire in the Hole!
May 2, 2008 at 7:12 pm
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