The City of Carlsbad has declared a local state of emergency due to a water main break at a busy intersection, prompting emergency road repairs and a 36-hour timeline for completion.

The City of Carlsbad is reporting a water main break at El Camino Real and Carlsbad Village Drive causing closures.

The decision came after damage to the intersection at Carlsbad Village Drive and El Camino Real early Saturday.

The City of Carlsbad declared a state of local emergency Saturday morning after a large sinkhole developed due to a water main break.

A sinkhole on Carlsbad Village Dr. triggers a local emergency. Here's how it impacts your commute and what the city is doing ...