Drivers on San Antonio’s southwest side got an unwelcome Monday surprise when a utility worker struck a main gas line in the 8500 block of New Sulphur Springs Road, shutting down at least part of the roadway and bringing traffic to a crawl. Deputies headed to the scene to guide cars through the area while utility crews moved in to isolate the damage and start repairs, and officials warned the work could drag into the evening.
What officials said
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office told local media the main line was hit Monday afternoon in the 8500 block of New Sulphur Springs Road, and deputies were called in to help with traffic control while crews worked to contain and fix the damage. Repair work could take "all evening" to wrap up, and drivers were urged to expect delays and use alternate routes, according to KSAT.
Not the first time on the outskirts
Gas line strikes have become an occasional side effect of the county’s growth as development pushes past Loop 1604. In July 2025, construction crews hit a CPS Energy main on the Far Westside, forcing dozens of evacuations and triggering lengthy repairs, as MySA reported.
Traffic, safety and next steps
The sheriff’s office routinely locks down scenes like this while utility crews finish their work, and this latest strike fits a familiar pattern. A similar construction hit in west Bexar County in 2023 also shut down roads and required a CPS Energy response, according to earlier KSAT coverage. Officials said no additional details were immediately available and urged motorists to obey posted detours and keep an eye on updates from law enforcement or their utility provider.
BCSO and utility crews had not released further information at the time of publication. This post will be updated if authorities provide new details.
