WASHINGTON 鈥� A gas leak around Capitol Hill led to the closure of several intersections Thursday morning.
A third-party crew struck a gas line in the area around 9:30 a.m., according to聽Washington Gas. They determined there was no risk to the area, and the leak did not impact service.
Traffic Advisory/US Capitol/Gas Leak – Street Closures on 2nd St from D St to East Capitol St NE; Constitution Ave from 1st St to 3rd St NE & Maryland Ave., from 3rd St to 1 St NE. Use alternate routes and follow Police directions.
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Major roadways near the Capitol were closed during repairs, including portions of Constitution Avenue, Maryland Avenue and Second Street, near the U.S. Supreme Court building.
As of 12:01 p.m., all street closures had ended, and D.C. police reported the gas leak had been cleared.
