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Charlotte traffic: Eastbound Independence Boulevard closed due to gas leak

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Eastbound Independence Boulevard between Sharon Amity Road and Idlewild Road is closed because of a gas line rupture.

A detour is in place. Use Monroe Road as an alternate.

The incident happened just before noon. It could take until 4:30 p.m. reopen the road, state highway officials said.

No one was injured when the line broke, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Officer Keith Trietley said.

Joe Marusak: 704-358-5067, @jmarusak

This story was originally published October 22, 2015 at 6:34 AM with the headline "Charlotte traffic: Eastbound Independence Boulevard closed due to gas leak."

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