A water main break on Poplar Ave., eastbound between Lafayette and Holmes in front of East High School has caused lane closures this afternoon. Traffic is down to one lane. 

Drivers are urged to use caution and take an alternative route to avoid traffic delays. Traffic may be affected until 9 p.m. 

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 431,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.