Gas leak closes Roosevelt Road in Lombard
Roosevelt Road in Lombard was closed for much of the day Thursday between Highland Avenue and Westmore-Meyers Road after contractors ruptured a gas line while working on a water main lining project, officials said.
Lombard police and firefighters secured the area and Nicor crews worked throughout the day to repair the line, which ruptured at around 11:45 a.m. One lane of traffic in either direction opened up at 9:45 p.m., police said.
Throughout the day Thursday, traffic was detoured south to 22nd Street and motorists were advised to avoid the area where traffic delays were extensive.
Additional repair work continued into the night. Updates will be posted on the village's website, as well as its Facebook and Twitter pages.
Lombard police, firefighters and Nicor crews are on the scene of a gas leak that has forced the closure of portions of Roosevelt Road through the village.
Photo courtesy of Village of Lombard
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