RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As people head to Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh on Sunday, drivers throughout the day must avoid a vital road, officials said.

According to the City of Raleigh, the 3900 block of Blue Ridge Road is closed while crews repair the water distribution system.

"A full street closure is needed to ensure the safety of the crews and the public," officials said.

A water distribution system is a network of pipes, valves and pumps that provides water to the area.

As a result of this work, Blue Ridge Road will be closed between Nova Star Lane and Crabtree Valley Avenue.

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Officials said they do not have a timeframe for when or if the repair will be finished by Sunday, as Raleigh Water said they are currently digging to evaluate th

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