TRAFFIC ALERT: Peachtree Street in Midtown reopening after gas leak
Most of a major roadway in Midtown has reopened after a gas leak in the area prompted authorities to shut it down Wednesday.
Peachtree Street was closed between 14th and 16th streets, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. All but one southbound lane reopened shortly before 4 p.m., Channel 2 Action News reported.
Traffic in the area was detoured to Spring and West Peachtree streets while crews worked to repair the leak, which was reported just before 11 a.m.
Gas main break still has Peachtree closed between 14th and 16th. The gas is still flowing as we can smell it about 1200-ft above the break. Very strong. Expect some delays through Midtown. Updates on @wsbtv Ch 2 Action News at Noon. pic.twitter.com/vo2STmeoA1
— Jason Durden (@JasonDurdenWSB) June 19, 2019
The leak happened at the intersection of 15th and Peachtree streets, Atlanta fire spokesman Sgt. Cortez Stafford told Channel 2.
The leak was caused by a third-party contractor boring in the area of a gas main line, Atlanta Gas Light confirmed.
Atlanta Gas Light crews are on the scene of a cut natural gas line near the intersection of 15th and Peachtree Streets. The damage to the main was caused by a third-party contractor boring near the area.
— Atlanta Gas Light (@atlantagaslight) June 19, 2019
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