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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A water main break has forced the closure of a wide area in University City.

Spruce Street is closed between 34th and 38th Streets..

It’s impacting traffic near the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and the Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs.

According to the Philadelphia Water Department, crews responded to a leak in the street and repaired an 8-inch water main on Sunday.

Crews were repairing a second leak on a fire hydrant connection Monday.

The water department says the University of Pennsylvania Hospital’s water service should not be impacted.

According to a statement, the Water Department and Streets Department will assess the site and determine a plan for restoring the street.

There is no word yet on how much of the street will need to be closed, or how long those repairs may take.

Drivers should allow for extra time if driving to an appointment and should expect heavy traffic and delays when traveling in West Philadelphia and University City.

Drivers are encouraged to plan a route in advance, and, if possible, consider using public transportation.