'Major' gas line struck in New Middletown; repairs underway

State Route 170 in New Middletown is closed Tuesday morning after crews working on the road struck what the fire chief called a "major gas line."

New Middletown Fire Chief Lee Ingold told 21 News that the one lane that had been open for traffic is closed and being rerouted until the leak can be fixed.

Enbridge is on scene and working to repair the leak. The repair is expected to be done by 11 am.

New Middletown and New Springfield fire departments responded to the accident, with Springfield handling air monitoring and helping with traffic control.

A nearby dentist's office evacuated as a precaution.

The road work began on State Route 170 in New Middletown in the spring of 2024 and is expected to last about two years.

Road work to begin on Route 170 in New Middletown in spring of 2024

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