Repairs To Damaged Gas Line Underway; I-50 West In Fairfax Closed

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Fairfax County Fire & Rescue units were on the scene around 3:20 p.m., on Monday responding to a Hazmat incident at Waples Mill Road and Fairfax Boulevard/Route 50, according to a post on the Department's official Twitter account. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.

Gas was reported leaking from a 6-inch line that was struck by construction equipment, according to FCFFRD. Washington Gas personnel are on the scene. Fire units expect to remain at the site of the leak for another two-six hours.

Construction equipment struck a gas line at Fairfax Boulevard/Route 50, according to a Fairfax County Police Department release. All westbound lanes of Route 50 are closed at Jermantown Road. Southbound Waples Mill Road is also closed at Pender Drive.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.

Units currently on scene of a Hazmat incident at Waples Mill Road/Rte 50. Gas leak from underground 6 inch line struck by construction crews. Gas company is onscene. Rte 50 Westbound and Waples Mill Rd Southbound shutdown. Units will be on-scene for 2-6 hours. #FCFRD #traffic pic.twitter.com/rDIbwtvTd4
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) February 6, 2023

Fairfax: Rt 50 EB closed at Waples Mill Rd. due to a damaged gas line. Pls use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/F8YUgqAFjq
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) February 6, 2023

Construction equipment struck a gas line at the Rt. 50 and Waples Mill Road. All westbound lanes of Rt. 50 are closed at Jermantown Road. Southbound Waples Mill Road is closed at Pender Drive. Expect delays. Please find an alternative route. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/QLEoB6mTIt
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) February 6, 2023