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Gas leak stopped, Sullivan Rd. opened after incident Friday.

6 years 2 weeks 6 days ago Friday, April 06 2018 Apr 6, 2018 April 06, 2018 2:57 PM April 06, 2018 in News
Source: WBRZ

CENTRAL – A gas leak closed a busy Central highway Friday.

Sullivan was closed between Wax and Hooper around 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. There was heavy congestion in the area.

Authorities said a gas main was busted and the gas company was working to contain the situation.

Witnesses said they could smell a gassy odor in the air.

There were no public health concerns, though.

The gas leak was stopped and Sullivan was opened again around 3:45 Friday afternoon. 

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