Crime & Safety

Traffic Alert: Gas Line Struck, Some Lanes Closed in Aberdeen

Police said traffic would be affected on Beards Hill Road.

After a gas line was struck near Olive Tree Restaurant Monday afternoon, lane closures were in effect, the Aberdeen Police Department reported at 1:30 p.m.

At approximately 3 p.m., Aberdeen police said lane closures would be necessary for a minimum of two to five hours.

Southbound Beards Hill Road was shut down between MD Route 22 and KFC, police said.

In addition, one northbound lane and the left turn lanes on Beards Hill Road between Super 8 motel and MD Route 22 were closed, according to the report from police.

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