Mt Waverley: Waverley Road closed as crews fix gas leak
Emergency services are working to control a gas leak in Mt Waverley, with motorists urged to avoid the area.
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Motorists are being warned to avoid Waverley Rd in Mt Waverley as emergency services work to control a gas leak.
The road is closed in both directions between Forster Rd and Blackburn Rd as crews work to fix the leak.
Motorists are urged to follow the directions of emergency services and avoid the area by using the Monash Freeway to the south or High Street Rd to the north.
Waverley Road, Mount Waverley is closed in both directions between Forster Road and Blackburn Road while emergency services attend to a gas leak. Please avoid the area by using the Monash Freeway or High Street Road instead. #victraffic pic.twitter.com/P8sdZKQcC2
— VicTraffic (@VicTraffic) March 25, 2021
A Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said firefighters arrived at the corner of Waverley Rd and Anthony Drive to find a burst gas main at a construction site and quickly worked to make the scene safe.
The scene was cordoned off with the support of police and brought under control within two minutes.
There are no reported injuries.
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