A gas leak along East Roosevelt Avenue, which prompted evacuations and road closures, has been resolved, allowing residents to return to their routines. The incident occurred when a construction crew accidentally ruptured a gas line in the 300 block of East Roosevelt Avenue, triggering immediate safety measures.
According to an earlier announcement from Wake Forest officials, the leak was significant enough to block traffic on East Roosevelt Avenue, affecting the stretch between South White Street and South Brooks Street. Motorists found themselves urged to seek alternative routes by emergency personnel, who were managing the scene of the ruptured line without a clear timetable for resolution.
Dominion Energy crews quickly responded to seal a gas leak on East Roosevelt Avenue, prompting an evacuation order that affected local businesses, including CVS at 245 E. Roosevelt Ave. The evacuation was lifted once the situation was under control. Wake Forest officials later confirmed, "The gas leak along East Roosevelt Avenue has been sealed." The road was reopened, restoring normal traffic flow and allowing residents to resume their daily routines.
