RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A water main break that flooded a section of Glenwood Avenue Monday morning could leave the road closed for a few days.
Raleigh police have Glenwood Avenue blocked at Blue Ridge Road near Crabtree Valley Mall. Traffic must follow a signed detour.
The impacted section of Glenwood Avenue is covered in a significant amount of water.
A section of Glenwood Avenue near Crabtree Valley Mall is covered in water following a water main break (CBS 17) 
A section of Glenwood Avenue near Crabtree Valley Mall is covered in water following a water main break (CBS 17) 
A section of Glenwood Avenue near Crabtree Valley Mall is covered in water following a water main break (CBS 17) 
A section of Glenwood Avenue near Crabtree Valley Mall is covered in water following a water main break (CBS 17) 
A section of Glenwood Avenue near Crabtree Valley Mall is covered in water following a water main break (CBS 17)
The closure is impacting traffic heading towards the Beltline. Congestion is reported on surrounding roads including, Creedmoor Road, Blue Ridge Road, and Lead Mine Road.
CBS 17’s Laura Smith says to avoid Glenwood Avenue if you can. She suggests drivers use Millbrook Road or Duraleigh Road as alternate routes.
Officials said the road could be closed until Wednesday or Thursday.
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