Atascocita gas main break: Backhoe doing construction causes rupture, leak secured, shelter in place lifted

Authorities have announced that the shelter in place has been lifted for residents in the Blackstone Creek Subdivision after a gas main rupture on Wednesday afternoon. 

Officials with the Atascocita Fire Department said the incident occurred after a backhoe doing construction hit the gas line. 

Atascocita Gas Main Break

Authorities said CenterPoint is on the scene doing repairs in the area. 

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Access to the Blackstone Creek subdivision via Blackstone Trails Drive is being reopened. One Westbound lane of Atascocita Rd will remain closed while CenterPoint wraps up their work.