Major road reopens following gas leak in south Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — A major south Charlotte road has reopened after a gas leak forced a closure Wednesday.

The issue was reported on South Tryon Street near Fairwood Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.

South Tryon Street cleared around 4 a.m. Thursday.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured the large hole being worked on by crews.

Piedmont Natural Gas said a third-party contractor hit the line while digging underground.

Officials announced that the roadway was expected to fully reopen Wednesday night.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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