Gas Leak Causing Traffic Disruption In Moorhead

Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Wallin says the repairs are difficult and there's no word yet on when the street can be re-opened..  

MOORHEAD, MINN. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes during the morning commute today as 8^th St S (US Highway 75) is closed between 12^th Ave S and 24^thAve S to allow for repair of a leak in a natural gas line.

Northbound traffic is being rerouted west on 24^th Ave S to Rivershore Dr S, north on Rivershore Dr S to 5^th St S, north on 5^th St S to 12^th Ave S, and east on 12^th Ave S until rejoining 8^th St S.  Southbound traffic is being rerouted west on 12^th Ave S to 4^th St S, south on 4^th St S to South Rivershore Dr, South to 24^th Ave S, and east until rejoining 8^th St S.

Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Wallin says the repairs are difficult and there’s no word yet on when the street can be re-opened..

Area residents may notice natural gas smells outdoors in the area while repair efforts are underway.  This is to be expected.  Residents with concerns may still call 911 for assistance.