Some SLC residents are sheltering in place due to crews hitting a gas line
Feb 22, 2021, 2:26 PM | Updated: 3:15 pm
SALT LAKE CITY– Residents around 4th Avenue and Canyon Road are being advised to shelter in place due to crews hitting an unmarked natural gas line.
BREAKING: Residents near 4th Ave and Canyon Rd. being asked to shelter in place. https://t.co/Oe11x9VRIh
— KSL NewsRadio (@kslnewsradio) February 22, 2021
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities said contractors were working in the area when workers accidentally nicked the gas line.
Authorities are responding to the scene near 200 North. Dominion Energy has shut off the gas line in order to make repairs. Canyon Road is now open to traffic, but crews ask people to stay away from the area while they work on fixing the problem.
.@DominionEnergy crew has shut off gas on either side of line break @ our well project, 4th Ave/Canyon Rd (200 N). Line repairs will begin soon. Canyon Rd now open, but pls stay clear of area to allow for repairs & safety. @LBriefer @slcgov @fox13 @KSLcom @KUTV2News @abc4utah
— SLC Department of Public Utilities (@SLCPU) February 22, 2021
