Western Boulevard closes after gas leak in Raleigh, police say; Capital Blvd reopens after crash

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Friday, September 20, 2024
Gas leak leads to closure of Western Blvd in Raleigh
According to the Raleigh Police Department, Western Boulevard is closed between Kent Road and Deboy Street because of it.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A gas leak has closed Western Boulevard between Kent Road and Deboy Street.

A gas company spokesperson said the gas leak was caused by third-party excavation damage.

It was expected to be secured within the hour.

Raleigh Police said traffic from I-440 will be affected. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Major crash closes busy stretch of Capital Boulevard

A four-vehicle crash closed all lanes along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 near Durham Road/NC 98, while northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 has been reduced to one lane.

The crash caused major delays, but the lanes reopened about 3:30 p.m.

No serious injuries were reported.