Rte 59 and Liberty St. intersection reopens after gas leak
The intersection of Route 59 and Liberty Street in Aurora reopened about 2:30 p.m. Friday.
A natural gas leak caused officials to close the intersection for about four hours as crews investigated and repaired the problem.
Aurora spokesman Dan Ferrelli said the leak was caused by a construction crew working near the intersection around 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Nicor officials were not immediately available to comment on the leak.
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