A water main break has forced service to be shut off for some homes in Bedford, according to Halifax Water.

Spokesman James Campbell says the main broke on Dartmouth Road. It sent a fountain high into the air on the road.

Water service was shut off around 6:10 p.m. between Wardour Street and Mellow Glen.

Campbell says he's unsure how many customers have been affected. The main should be fixed by Friday morning. Kelly REgan, MLA for the area, tweeted late Thursday that repairs were ahead of schedule.