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Flash: Warning: Gas Leak on Durant

Berkeley Police
Thursday June 09, 2016 - 01:33:00 PM

UPDATE #2

Durant Avenue is now partially open for pedestrian traffic. The road will continue to be closed for vehicles while PG & E and EBMUD continue repairs.

UPDATE:

PG & E as well as the Berkeley Fire Department are currently handling the gas leak on the 2500 block of Durant Avenue. While the gas is dissipating, officers have closed Durant Avenue to vehicle traffic between Dana Street and Bowditch Street (the 2400 & 2500 blocks).

ORIGINAL

Durant Avenue between Telegraph Avenue and Bowditch Street has been evacuated and is closed to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Gas leak at 2526 Durant Ave. No current danger. BFD, BPD & PG&E is aware, actively correcting problem. Road closed on Durant AVE Btwn Telegraph Ave and Bowditch St. Please stay of this area. It will remain closed for several hours.