Crime & Safety

Gas Line Leak Closed Greenbrook Road

Service quickly shut-off after construction work causes leak.

Traffic on Greenbrook Road was detoured Monday afternoon between Jefferson Avenue and Biltmore Avenue, while crews worked to repair a leaking gas line, police said.

The leak was caused by a crew working on nearby water lines. Gas service was quickly shut off, preventing a need for any evacuations, and PSE&G crews were on hand to repair the break.

The leak occurred at about 2:40 p.m.

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