CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A gas leak is impacting traffic in Chesapeake, city officials said Wednesday night.
Battlefield Boulevard S. is closed at the Great Bridge Bridge which is near the gas leak, the city said in a tweet. The closure was expected to last overnight.
UPDATE: @VaNaturalGas is on scene responding to the gas leak. Battlefield Blvd S will remain closed to thru traffic at the Great Bridge Bridge overnight. Detour signage has been posted. Local traffic access to all homes/businesses on each side of the bridge is unaffected.
— Chesapeake Roads (@ChesapeakeRoads) January 12, 2023
The city said police are redirecting traffic and drivers should use Rt. 168 as an alternate route.
🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨: Battlefield Blvd S is CLOSED at the Great Bridge Bridge due to a nearby gas leak. Police are directing traffic. Use Rt 168 Expwy as alternate route. No ETA for reopening.
— Chesapeake Roads (@ChesapeakeRoads) January 11, 2023
There's no word on when the road will reopen.
