Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke now open after water line break

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE

Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke is now open after crews worked to repair a water line break Friday.

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Western Virginia Water Authority is asking drivers to avoid a portion of Yellow Mountain Road as crews work to repair a 12-inch water line break.

Officials say the water line break happened on Yellow Mountain Road at the intersection of Jefferson Street.

It could take 6 to 8 hours to repair.

Residents in the area may experience reduced water pressure or service interruption.

At this time, Yellow Mountain Road will be closed to traffic at the intersection.