Gas Leak Shuts Down Garth Road in Baytown
Baytown, Texas was hit with an unexpected road closure on Saturday afternoon as officials shut down Garth Road between Archer Road and Santavy Street due to a gas leak.
The Baytown Fire Department was quick to respond, posting about the leak at 12:55 p.m. According to their update, the leak was caused by construction work that accidentally hit a gas line.
CenterPoint Energy has been notified of the issue and their crews are currently on site working to fix the problem. While an exact timeline for repairs is still uncertain, residents are being urged to take alternate routes and avoid the area if possible.
For the safety of everyone involved, authorities are asking residents to cooperate and stay clear of the affected area until the leak has been fully resolved.
Stay updated with the latest news and road closures by following the Baytown Fire Department’s social media channels. Let’s work together to ensure a quick and safe resolution to this gas leak emergency.