Drivers in South Salt Lake hit an unexpected snag on Monday when a natural gas leak shut down a key stretch of 700 West at 3300 South, sending traffic onto side streets and forcing commuters to scramble for alternate routes.
Officials On Scene
The South Salt Lake Police Department said crews were working on a natural gas leak in the area and that 700 West at 3300 South was closed to traffic, according to a post on Facebook by the South Salt Lake Police Department. The department urged drivers to use alternate routes and noted there was no estimate for when the road would reopen. Fire and police units stayed on scene while utility crews were called in to assess the situation and repair the line.
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