ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- An Elgin intersection will be closed for at least the next 24 hours to repair a gas leak, city officials said.
Elgin police reported the leak at the intersection of N. McLean Blvd. and Big Timber Rd. Tuesday afternoon. Traffic was shut down in all directions.
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There are currently no safety concerns to residents because of the leak, officials said.
Investigators said workers in the area damaged a natural gas service line, causing the leak.
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Drivers will need to find alternate routes and avoid the area for at least the next day.