Natural Gas Leak Prompts Road Closure In Eagan

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EAGAN, Minn. (WCCO) -- A gas leak shut down northbound lanes of a busy Eagan road Thursday afternoon.

The Eagan Police Department says northbound lanes on Pilot Knob Road from Northwoods Parkway to Jurdy Road will remain closed until crews have finished the necessary repairs.

Authorities say there's no direct threat to the area.

The repairs are expected to last late into Thursday evening.

UPDATE: Repairs on the pipe are expected to last into the late evening. During this time, the northbound lanes for Pilot Knob from Northwood Pkwy to Jurdy Rd will remain closed. https://t.co/LcEnFQQdUt
— Eagan Police (@EaganPolice) September 6, 2018