PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- Due to a Water Main Break on U.S. 41 northbound, both the center lane and eastern most lane on U.S. 41 northbound will be closed between Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue for approximately three more hours while crews complete a repair.

Motorists are advised to avoid this area entirely as traffic is backing up.

For further information, please call the Utilities Administration Office at (941) 575-3339 or (941) 575-5088 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or the Water Treatment Plant at (941) 639-2057 after hours.