LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Local sewer district officials said the repairs beneath Harrods Creek are going to take longer than expected.

Crews have worked 24/7 but are only roughly halfway done with building a protective box that will allow workers to go 35 feet into the ground to make the repairs.

Crews stopped the sewage overflow into the creek, but Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District said the public should still avoid the area.

Construction is expected to continue through at least next week.

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