The call came in just before 8:00am, for a report of a gas leak that occurred in the construction area. UGI was reported to already be on scene.
Emergency personnel arrived on scene and advised that the would be shutting southbound Route 61 down at the Darkwater Road intersection and northbound at Hancock Street in St. Clair.
UPDATE: Southbound Route 61 is closed at the former Schuylkill Mall entrance in New Castle Township.
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