Water main break closes Spruce Street near Penn Medicine hospitals in University City

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.

Penn Medicine posted on its website that the road closure may last several weeks while the repairs are being made.

They say to allow extra time if driving to your appointment and to expect heavy traffic and delays when traveling in West Philadelphia and University City.

Plan your route in advance, and, if possible, consider using public transportation.