South Prudence Road is currently restricted between , officials say.
Crews with Tucson Fire and Southwest Gas are currently working to repair a struck gas line, . Tucson police are also on scene.Â
Officials responded to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday. Prudence was originally closed between East 22nd Street and East Broadway for about an hour and a half. The break was secured shortly after 3 p.m.
It's unknown when the area will reopen. Drivers should avoid the area.
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. is working with the to set up an emergency shelter at Udall Center for those affected by the gas line break.
— Tucson Parks and Rec (@TucsonParksRec)
🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
— Tucson Police Dept (@Tucson_Police)
Prudence Rd is shut down between 22nd St & Broadway Blvd while attempts to repair a broken gas line. Tucson Fire and Tucson Police are on scene as well. Please avoid the area.
135p: TFD crews are responding to a gas line that was struck near Broadway & Prudence. Crews are on-scene; watch for any & personnel in the area.
— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFirePIO)
Gas line break scene on Prudence.
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Contact reporter Gloria Knott at gknott@tucson.com or 573-4235. On Twitter: @gloriaeknott
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