Streets Reopen After Gas Leak Near Bellevue City Hall

Bellevue WA

21 July, 2021

5:29 PM

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BELLEVUE, WA — A gas leak at a construction site near Bellevue City Hall led to a few road closures downtown on Wednesday, while crews worked to secure the ruptured line. The Bellevue Police Department reported the line break shortly after 2 p.m. Police blocked 112th Ave. NE to southbound traffic, starting at the NE 8th St. intersection. The police department said NE 6th St. was also closed between 110th Ave. NE and Interstate 405, and WSP troopers blocked the interstate's exits in the area. Bellevue police said the leak was stabilized around 3:15 p.m., and all area streets were reopened. UPDATE Southbound 112th from N.E. 8th is blocked. There is no estimated time of reopening. Again, please avoid the area.— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) July 21, 2021 Police said there was no estimate for reopening.