INDIANAPOLIS — Citizens Energy has confirmed that its crews are responding to a water main break on the east side of Indianapolis, specifically near the intersection of 22nd Street and Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue.
*UPDATE:* Boil Water Advisory issued for east side customers following water main break
The break has resulted in significant flooding in the area, impacting local streets and residents.
Citizens Energy reported a high volume of calls to its Contact Center regarding water outages in surrounding areas.
Awater outage map on their website shows reported low water pressure areas on the east side.
Several businesses in the area have closed their offices today including the Community Justice Center, the Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts due to the water main break, causing all hearings to be canceled and rescheduled.
Due to a water main break and health concerns at the Community Justice Center, the Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts will be closed today. All hearings for today, Thursday, March 27, will be canceled and rescheduled.
— Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (@MCProsecutors) March 27, 2025
The Prosecutor's Office remains open pic.twitter.com/IOWm55KEVY
Community East Hospital was also among the businesses impacted. A spokesperson said additional water resources are being brought in to maintain patient care and services.
Indy Parks announced that several parks were impacted by the water main break including Frederick Douglass Park, Ellenberger Park, Brookside Park, Christian Park, Windsor Village Park, and Washington Park. Programming at these locations will be canceled today until at least 2 p.m.
ALERT: Please note that this water line break will impact the following parks: Frederick Douglass Park, Ellenberger Park, Brookside Park, Christian Park, Windsor Village Park, and Washington Park.
— Indy Parks🌲 (@IndyParksandRec) March 27, 2025
Programming at these locations will be canceled today until at least 2pm. https://t.co/F9vUpbSOvd
Citizens said crews are actively working to assess and repair the issue and will provide further updates as information becomes available.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will be in the area to assist with traffic.
There is a large water main break in the area of 2200 Andrew J Brown (AJB) Ave.
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) March 27, 2025
Officers are assisting with traffic, and AJB and several side roads between 20th and 24th Streets will be closed for the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/8dCw81El5t
Check back for updates.
