A gas leak forced a partial closure of Rea Road in south Charlotte after a third-party contractor struck an underground gas line near Olde Providence Park around 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Piedmont Natural Gas crews responded to the scene and turned off the gas flow early Thursday morning. While the leak did not impact service for any customers, officials said the road is expected to remain partially blocked for several hours as repairs continue.
The company confirmed that the contractor responsible was not affiliated with Piedmont Natural Gas. Repair work is expected to be completed by Thursday afternoon.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area near Rea Road and Olde Providence Park until the roadway fully reopens.
