A water main break on a Highway 126 offramp in Castaic prompted the partial closure of the roadway by emergency responders Friday afternoon.

Around 11:42 p.m., on Friday, first responders received reports of a water main break at the intersection of Commerce Center Drive and the westbound offramp of Highway 126, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol (CHP). 

The off-ramp from  State Route-126 westbound to Commerce Center Drive is set to be closed to allow for repairs, added CHP officials. 

The cause of the break is unknown and is currently under investigation. 

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.

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