5600 South reopens in Roy after contractor hit gas line

Several homes were evacuated near 5600 South between 2500 West and 3100 West in Roy Thursday after a contractor hit a gas line, according to UDOT.

Several homes were evacuated near 5600 South between 2500 West and 3100 West in Roy Thursday after a contractor hit a gas line, according to UDOT. (Stuart Johnson, KSL-TV)


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ROY — An evacuation order has been lifted after a gas leak in Roy Thursday morning.

The Utah Department of Transportation said a contractor hit a natural gas line while working on the 5600 South project near 2700 West before 10:30 a.m.

Roy police said 5600 South was closed between 2500 West and 3100 West while crews repaired the line. Buildings within a three-block radius of the intersection were evacuated.

The evacuation was suspended and the road reopened around 11 a.m., according to Roy Police Sgt. Josh Taylor.

Contributing: Linda Williams, KSL.com

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