Water main break clears after road closure in Richmond’s Carver area

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Part of West Leigh Street in Richmond's Carver area was closed Tuesday morning due to a water main break. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) released an alert in the morning on Tuesday, Oct. 15 that said the 1300 block of West Leigh Street was closed due to the water main break that later cleared. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area until further notice, and police were on scene. (Photo: Lindsey West/ 8News)(Photo: Lindsey West/ 8News) In an updated VCU Alert, officials said the water main break had cleared, and the road was reopened.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Part of West Leigh Street in Richmond's Carver area was closed Tuesday morning due to a water main break.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) released an alert in the morning on Tuesday, Oct. 15 that said the 1300 block of West Leigh Street was closed due to the water main break that later cleared.

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area until further notice, and police were on scene.

(Photo: Lindsey West/ 8News)

(Photo: Lindsey West/ 8News)

In an updated VCU Alert, officials said the water main break had cleared, and the road was reopened.