Boston Avenue reopened after busted steam pipe leads to closure

Road was blocked between 6th and 7th

South Boston Avenue. Steam spilling onto the streets near East 6th Avenue and South Boston Avenue.

By Shane Cutchall

TULSA, Okla. — Update: Boston Ave. was reopened at about 6:45 a.m.

Tulsa police and the Tulsa Fire Department shut down East 6th Street to East 7th Street on South Boston Avenue around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.


A pipe broke overnight in the area and steam has poured out onto the nearby street.

Be prepared to use an alternate route if you need to travel in the area.