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Water main break shuts down multiple Petersburg intersections, police say

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PETERSBURG, Va. — A water main break shut down multiple Petersburg intersections Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

The break happened at the intersection of Washington and Union streets, right beside the city's bus station.

The following intersections are impacted by the break:

  • Wythe Street at Union Street
  • Union Street at Washington Street
  • Washington Street at Sycamore Street, with traffic being detoured at Adams Street

Police said city crews are working to make repairs, which are expected to take between four and six hours.

Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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