Update 9:45 a.m.

Honolulu Police reopened 10th Avenue between Ahe Street and Makanui Place in Palolo shortly before midnight after Board of Water Supply crews repaired an 8-inch water main break.

The main broke yesterday morning and left 48 homes without water service. Service was restored at about 9:45 p.m.

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The Honolulu Board of Water Supply said drivers should avoid Palolo between Makanui Place and Ahe St. as the water utility responds to a main break that left 48 people without water service.

Board of Water Supply said it is responding to an 8-inch main break on 10th Avenue that has completely closed the avenue between Makanui Place and Ahe Street due to road damage.

Honolulu Police Department officers are helping traffic, the Board of Water Supply said.

The Board of Water Supply said it will be placing two water wagons in the area to provide an alternate source of water for the residents who were affected.

The break was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m.