DANVERS, MASS. (WHDH) - The northbound side of Route 1 in Danvers was completely shut down for hours after work crews ruptured a gas line on Thursday morning, officials said.
Traffic in the area was diverted at the Lowell Street exit as crews worked to repair the leak, according to Massachusetts State Police.
A utility company reportedly struck the line while performing improvement work on the highway near Fridays restaurant.
The highway has since been reopened to traffic.
There were no reported injuries.
UPDATE 4 – Gas valve has been shut off, repair still to be done but the threat of gas leak is over. We expect Route 1 north in Danvers to be reopened in approximately 10-15 minutes. https://t.co/6FcHIwqaH2
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 8, 2020
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