City of Minneapolis working to repair 'major' water main break

(Supplied)

The City of Minneapolis is asking people to avoid a section of North 2nd Street after a major water main break on Monday.

The city says the break is affecting portions of the city. They are working to determine the damage and make a restoration timeline.

As repairs are underway, the city asking residents and drivers to avoid the area of North 2nd Street between North 26th Avenue and Lowry Avenue.

As of 8:15 p.m., the city says pressure is being restored. They also say water is safe to drink outside the immediate area of the break.