Manitoba Hydro still investigating gas leak at Grassie and Molson

The traffic circle at Grassie Boulevard and Molson Street remained closed Monday morning after a gas leak was discovered on the weekend.

Around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a call saying there was a smell of rotten eggs near the intersection.

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Manitoba Hydro’s Bruce Owen said they brought in extra crews and were able to locate the leak in a pipe nearly 10 feet underground. He said it’s unclear whether the leak was caused by corrosion or contact from another contractor or utility.

Owen said he hopes the intersection will be opened sometime Tuesday, but noted crews are still excavating the road way to expose the pipe and cap it.

“We think that the line had been leaking for several weeks if not longer, and no one called,” Owen said.”There’s no danger to the public, we’re monitoring gas levels at nearby properties and so far, there’s nothing. There are no customers without heat – there’s other supply lines in the area, so they’re still with service.”

He said anyone who smells that distinct rotten egg odour, which indicates the presence of natural gas, should call Hydro or the fire department immediately.