A water main break is causing delays for westbound traffic on Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa.

Drivers are limited to one lane between West Shore Boulevard and Ward Street while the Tampa Water Department works to fix the break, department officials said Wednesday.

Barricades and signs are up in the area to assist with traffic flow, officials said. The department warns to be cautious while driving in the area.

"The leak is valved off, so we're not sure how many customers are affected right now," Tampa Public Affairs Director Ashley Bauman said.

The repair is expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon, officials said, with traffic routes returning to normal on Friday afternoon, weather permitting.

Motorists can use Azeele or Cypress streets as alternate routes.