Gas leak closes Philadelphia Road

A natural gas leak shut down Philadelphia Road near Gunpowder Ridge Drive Monday morning. The road has since reopened, but repairs are ongoing.

What’s Happening: BGE crews responded to a leak on Philadelphia Road, also known as Maryland Route 7, near Gunpowder Ridge Drive. The road was closed for several hours before reopening at 10 a.m.

What’s Important: Gunpowder Ridge Drive remains partially blocked while BGE repairs the gas main. During the emergency, residents in the area were asked to shelter in place, meaning they were told to stay inside and avoid going outdoors.

How This Affects Real People: BGE warned residents along Route 7 near Gunpowder Ridge Drive and homeowners in the Gunpowder Ridge neighborhood that they may lose power and gas service for several hours while repairs continue.

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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and Publisher of The Harford County Sun and The Free State Press. He brings 25 years of experience in journalism, including 15 years as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta, eight years as Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., and seven years as Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He and his family recently relocated to Maryland. Clark is also the author of Principles Are Like Pants, You Ought to Have Some.