Crews fix broken gas line near Lake Travis, but delays continue | kvue.com

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AUSTIN, Texas — Crews have repaired a gas leak near Lake Travis, but traffic delays are still persisting in the area,

The leak began Friday morning when construction crews hit an 8-inch gas line in the 6400 block of Ranch Road 620. The leak caused the closure of northbound lanes in the 6400 block of Ranch Road 620, causing traffic to be rerouted around the intersection of RM 2222 and FM 620 via the 2222 bypass.

Just after 4 p.m., equipment and crews began digging to mitigate the leak and damaged pipe.

Just before 7:30 p.m. Friday, crews with TxDOT were on site, directing traffic and assisting in the efforts to fix the broken line. Texas Gas took the lead on repair efforts just after 8 p.m., with LTFR remaining at the scene to assist with safety measures.

At 2:30 p.m. Saturday, LTFR said Texas Gas Service crews had repaired the leak by installing a bypass line, but "there is still much work to be done." As of 2:28 p.m., FM 620 remained closed. Drivers have been told to expect heavy traffic in the area.

Southbound lanes of 620 at the 2222 intersection reopened Saturday evening, but the northbound lanes remain closed as repairs are still ongoing.