Portions of a roadway in Youngstown are temporarily closed due to a water main break.

According to employees with the Youngstown Water Department, Nelson Avenue is currently closed between Route 616 and Jacobs Road.

Employees could not confirm what caused the main break at this time, but tell us the closure is expected to last at least three to four hours.

21 News has sent a crew to the scene to gather more information. In the meantime, drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.