WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A sewer main break is creating traffic troubles in northern West Palm Beach on Thursday afternoon.
Video sent to WPTV showed a large amount of water flowing from beneath the road on North Dixie Highway near 23rd Street.
WATCH BELOW: Sewer main break closes portion of Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach
Just before water started flowing, a picture of the scene showed a massive bulge in the middle of North Dixie Highway.
This occurred right outside the Music Man musical instrument store.
The city of West Palm Beach said the sewer break has temporarily closed Dixie Highway between 21st Street and Northwood Road.
At about 3 p.m., officials said the leak was stopped, and sewer service remains available to customers in the surrounding area.
Northbound and southbound Dixie Highway traffic is being rerouted.
The city is asking drivers to avoid the area and follow posted detours.
Due to materials procurement and repair work, the city said the closure is anticipated to remain in place through Friday, Dec. 12, weather permitting.
Details on what caused the break have not been released.
Stay with WPTV.com for additional details as they become available.
