Roads reopened, evacuations lifted following gas leak in Lexington

Several roads have reopened following gas line rupture in a Lexington neighborhood.

Columbia Gas said crews are repairing the leak near Rosemont Garden and Southland Drive. Roads reopened two hours after crews blocked traffic in the area.

A contractor working in the area hit the line, and it forced a shutdown. This caused a service interruption to about 80 customers, including Lafayette High School.

Crews had to pop manhole covers to release the gas that was believed to be traveling through the drainage system.

A strong natural gas odor was detected in the surrounding area as crews worked to make repairs.