RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Part of West Leigh Street in Richmond's Carver area is closed Tuesday morning due to a water main break. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) released an alert in the morning on Tuesday, Oct. 15 that said the 1300 block of West Leigh Street was closed due to the water main break. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area until further notice, and police are on scene. An update to the alert said the intersection of West Leigh Street and North Harrison Street should be avoided. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.