Gas Leak That Closed Statesville Road Now Under Control

October 25, 2022

Bryan Overstreet,

UPDATE: Huntersville Fire says gas leak is under control. Crews are working to clear scene before reopening Statesville Road.

*GAS LEAK UPDATE* It’s a good update too! The gas leak has been controlled. Please remain patient, we are slowly taking up our gear, tools & equipment. Rest assured we will clear & reopen the scene as soon as we can. An entire team (Town) effort! #OneTownOneTeam #CLTtraffic pic.twitter.com/NsBBmxgXPn

— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) October 26, 2022

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Huntersville Fire has closed Statesville Road near Gilead Road due to a gas line rupture. Officials say road construction in the area caused the gas leak. Piedmont Natural Gas is on scene helping to repair the problem.

*ALERT* As we work through the problem, we have CLOSED Statesville Road (Hwy 21). Avoid the area, see another route. #CLTtraffic #GasLeak #RoadClosed #OneTownOneTeam https://t.co/HpLOYK4mti

— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) October 25, 2022