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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Gas leak prompts extended Easton road closure

EASTON — Route 59 is expected to be closed for several hours Wednesday night because of a gas leak.

The roadway was announced closed between Chester and Beers roads around 3 p.m. because of a gas leak. By 3 p.m., the gas company was on scene with Easton firefighters and police officers handling the situation.

Police said there were no injuries and that detours had been set up in place.

The roadway was expected to reopen around 5 p.m. But police said that roadway closure continues and will stick for several hours.

The gas was shut off. Police and state Department of Transportation remain on scene directing traffic around the area while repairs continue.



from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gas-leak-prompts-extended-Easton-road-closure-13904827.php

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