UPDATED 3:30 p.m. Wednesday

McBean Parkway near Decoro Drive in Saugus is blocked due to a broken water main beneath the street at that location and there is no quick fix to the problem.

City crews are advising that the closure may be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday morning – or longer – because the entire intersection has to be rebuilt.

Santa Clarita Station officials are reporting that pavement is deteriorating quickly because of the large underground break. Large vehicles, such as trucks and busses, have been re-routed around the area.

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Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Detours have been set up.