Aurora officials warned traffic delays were expected as crews shut down a street in the western suburb to repair a gas leak.
Around 4 p.m., the City of Aurora said their firefighters were responding to a gas leak on Waterford Drive between Ogden Avenue and the Rush Copley Medical Center.
The City of Aurora’s spokesperson said the gas leak began earlier in the afternoon when a construction crew struck the five-inch gas main but did not specifically state when.
People working in surrounding buildings were evacuated out of precaution, and the city said nearby residents who weren’t evacuated do not need to be concerned.
Nicor Gas was on scene repairing the gas main, the City of Aurora said.
Repairs were expected to last into the evening, the city said.
Traffic delays are expected in the area as crews repair the leak, the city warned. People are advised to take alternative routes and avoid the area.
Montgomery Road is open and can be used to access Ogden Avenue while Waterford Drive is closed.
Aurora authorities are in the area to assist with traffic control and evacuation efforts.
No additional information was immediately available.
Check back for more on this developing story.
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