Gas Leak Reported In Avon

AVON, CT — Avon police and firefighters responded to a report of a gas leak Wednesday afternoon. Crews were dispatched to West Main Street (Route 44) and Darling Drive for a reported natural gas leak at 1:30 p.m.

West Main Street was temporarily closed in the vicinity of the gas leak.

Connecticut Natural Gas responded to turn off the gas and are currently repairing the gas line. It is not known when the repairs will be completed, according to a statement from the town.

There are no lane closures traveling east on West Main Street. There is one westbound lane closed at the intersection of West Main Street and Darling Drive.

There were no injuries or evacuations as a result of the gas leak.

For additional information, contact Lieutenant John Schmalberger at the Avon Police Department (jschmalberger@avonct.gov) or 860-409-4216.