FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Crews are working to repair a water main break that occurred in Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n
City of Fort Lauderdale crews responded to the area near Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest First Avenue on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Officials say there was a gas leak that occurred during unrelated ongoing road work in the area. Crews responded and began working on that leak. <\/p>\n
Around 4:15 p.m., officials say they had contained the leak. <\/p>\n
Soon after, officials reported a water main break that also occurred in the area and crews were working on that. <\/p>\n
City of Fort Lauderdale authorities said that properties throughout the city may experience a temporary loss of water pressure as crews complete pairs.<\/p>\n
As for traffic impacts, officials said two westbound lanes are closed on Sunrise Boulevard at NW 1 Avenue and between N. Andrews Avenue and Northwest Seventh Avenue as crews work to repair the line.<\/p>\n
Drivers are urged to seek an alternative route.<\/p>\n
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.<\/p>\n
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