Crime & Safety
Gas Leak Caused Shutdown of Route 195 Near Allens Avenue
Bridges and highways were closed near the gas leak, which happened around Allens Avenue.
PROVIDENCE, RI — Route 195 re-opened around 11:30 p.m. after officials had closed the highway for several hours due to a gas leak underneath it. No one was injured, state police confirmed. Allens Avenue remained closed but was expected to be open by Thursday morning.
All lanes of I-195 East and West in Providence open after 3+ hour closure due to major gas leak. Fortunately no one was hurt. https://t.co/ceFEk7Ngz9
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) March 30, 2017
National grid workers feverishly working in the streets to get the gas shut off. Massive response. pic.twitter.com/wI9QoHhlum
— SNE_ALERTS (@SNE_ALERTS) March 30, 2017
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