By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
Kansas Gas Service crews are continuing repairs Wednesday morning on a line that spewed gas in central Salina Tuesday evening.
A spokesperson for Kansas Gas Service told Salina Post this morning that at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, Kansas Gas Service crews responded to a hit line damaged by a third party at S. Ninth Street and W. South Street.
Those streets were expected to be reduced to one lane of traffic today as crews complete their work, the spokesperson said. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving in the area.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Kansas Gas Service anticipates work will be completed by the end of the day, the spokesperson said.
There were no interruptions to natural gas service to any customers, according to the spokesperson.
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An apparent major gas leak shut down part of S. Ninth Street Tuesday evening.
The leak appeared to be near the S. Ninth Street/W. South Street intersection. Shortly before 7 p.m. a strong gas odor could be detected as far north as the City-County Building at 300 W. Ash Street, where workers were preparing for the conclusion of the election in Saline County.
As of approximately 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, crews appeared to still be working near the S. Ninth Street/W. South Street intersection, and a gas odor was still detectable.