Traffic Update: Gas Leak Closes Part of Route 146 In Millbury For At Least Another Hour

Traffic has come to a halt after a gas main was struck this morning, July 27, by contractors working near Route 146, Exit 10 onto Route 20, and the Mass Pike.

This Google traffic map, from 9:53 a.m., today, July 27, shows traffic stopped (in dark red) for a long stretch of Route 146.
Photo Credit: *Copyright 2020 Google Maps*

Kristin Palpini

07/27/2020 9:54 a.m.

The Fire Department is on scene mitigating the leak. Northbound travel lanes on Route 146 are closed and traffic is being diverted to Exit 9. Firefighters estimate that the leak won't be under control for at least another hour.

Traffic is backed up for miles.

The story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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