A third-party contractor damaged a two-inch natural gas line in the Hancock Park area Wednesday, prompting closure of eastbound Wilshire Boulevard while crews worked to handle the problem.
The leak occurred about 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Orange Drive, said Javier Mendoza of the Southern California Gas Co.
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The eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard were closed between La Brea and Highland avenues, but were reopened about 9 a.m.
No customers were without service because of the leak, Mendoza said.
“SoCalGas reminds residents and business owners to call 811 — Underground Service Alert — before you dig in the yard or at construction sites,” Mendoza said.
If a leak is found, report it to the Gas Co. by calling the 24-hour number (800) 427-2200.
— City News Service