Burlington Gas Line Rupture

HRPS have been advised by the gas provider that it will be at least three hours before the leak is contained.

In the meantime, residents from the area can utilize Mainway Arena and Tansley Woods Rec Centre. There are buses available for transportation on Ironstone east of Appleby Line.

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Notice of Road Closure Due to Gas Line Rupture – Appleby Line, Burlington

The Halton Regional Police Service has closed roads due to a gas line rupture in the area of Appleby Line and Corporate Drive in east Burlington. Roads will also be closed to traffic in both directions from Ironstone to Mainway.

As a precaution, residences in the area have been evacuated until the utility provider can evaluate the situation and deem it safe.

The source of the gas line rupture is not known at this time.

A subsequent press release will be issued when there is an update on the status of the road closure/evacuation.

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