Home / New ZealandRoad closed off in Mangere, South Auckland, after digger ruptures gas mainNZ Herald13 Feb, 2017 02:50 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditEmergency services have closed off part of a busy road in Mangere, South Auckland, after a gas main ruptured.The NZ Transport Agency said just before 3.30pm Kirkbride Rd, between State Highway 20A and Ascot Rd, would be cordoned off.The Fire Service were also at the scene. A northern fire communications spokesman said a gas main had been ruptured by an excavator. A Vector spokeswoman said the gas was blocked off and repairs were now underway.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.She said no households or businesses were affected by the rupture. The energy company does not measure the amount of gas escape which took place in the incident.There are heavy road works in the immediate area, which have been ongoing for several months as part of the SH20A to airport project.Motorists were warned to avoid the area and find an alternative road.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Due to a Gas Main Issue emergency services have CLOSED a section of Kirkbride Rd between SH20A & Ascot Rd. Please avoid this area ^TP pic.twitter.com/3UgpOvw0ew— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) February 13, 2017 SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandPolice warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours New ZealandAre you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8mNew Zealand'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortagesSponsoredFarm plastic recycling: Getting it right saves cows, cash, and the planetAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
