A gas main leak in Lansdale has traffic slowed, closed in some areas of the borough. Photo by James Short.
PECO has been notified of the issue and is working on a solution.
A gas main has been hit in Lansdale Borough, mid-day Monday, causing traffic delays in the vicinity.
A crew digging into Main Street in Lansdale has struck a gas main, causing a strong odor in the area.According to county dispatch, a gas main was struck by workers at the scene at East Main Street between Oakland Avenue and Lakeview Drive in Lansdale. Thought the leak is outdoors, it is located in the center of the two roadways' intersection. Those at the scene report it is a three-inch main "blowing."
Dispatchers said that PECO has been notified of the leak and is taking measures at this time to alleviate the problem. Currently, traffic is forced to one lane in the area, causing delays.
Main Street and North Wales Road will be closed until the situation is under control. The public is asked to avoid the area.
Police have closed Main Street in Lansdale due to a gas leak.
