The Anne Arundel County Police Department issued an alert shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 advising that Mountain Road at Meehling Road is completely closed due to the leak.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Baltimore Gas and Electric advised that delays will be substantial as they look to repair the gas leak, and it could be upwards of 24 hours until the roadway is reopened, according to police.
It is unclear what caused the leak.
This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Hagerstown and receive free news updates.