MALONE -- A portion of US Rt. 11 in Malone has closed due to the partial collapse of a building.

According to the Watertown office of the state Department of Transportation, Rt. 11 is now closed to traffic between Harrison Place and Webster Street and traffic is being rerouted onto local streets.

DOT says they're not sure how long the roadway will be closed, but that motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly.