Water main break prompts road closure in Alameda

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- A water main break has prompted the closure of a main thoroughfare in Alameda Thursday afternoon, police said.

Alameda police issued an advisory at 3:59 p.m. about the main break that has closed High Street from Otis Drive to Calhoun Street.

The No. 2 westbound lane of Otis Drive at High Street has also been shut down because of the water main break.

The closures are expected to last until 6 or 7 p.m., according to police.