Crime & Safety
Gas Line Fracture In Bellevue Closes Major Road: Fire Department
The fire department is warning drivers to avoid Richard Road.

BELLEVUE, WA - The fire department is reporting a gas line fracture along Richards Road and are asking drivers to avoid the area.
The fracture is affecting a stretch of Richards Road between the Lake Hills Connector and Southeast 23rd Street.
Update on Richards Road, LH Connector to SE 23rd St. PSE crew put patch on gas line. One lane open each direction, but avoid area if poss. pic.twitter.com/wbfcUEGtXx
— Bellevue Transpo (@BvueTrans) April 6, 2017
Gas Line Fracture - ROAD CLOSED - Fire crews are working on scene and advise ALL to avoid Richards Rd between the Connector and SE 23rd. pic.twitter.com/A9noMKgUvW
— Bellevue Fire Dept (@BvueFD) April 6, 2017
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