SEATTLE — Construction crews reportedly hit a gas line in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood early Tuesday morning, shutting down the street in both directions.
According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), the crew hit a gas line at a construction site near Eastlake Avenue East and East Roanoke Street.
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) reported that all northbound and southbound lanes of Eastlake Avenue East between East Lynn Street and East Edgar Street were blocked.
Drivers were told to avoid the area and use alternative routes, with SPD adding that there was no timeline for how long the roadway would be closed.
Both police and fire agencies responded alongside Puget Sound Energy crews, who were making repairs throughout the morning.
The crews confirmed that the gas leak was contained, with no safety concerns or evacuations needed.
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