COLLEGE STATION, Texas — After nearly a day of a major unresolved gas leak at Texas Avenue and Richards Street, College Station Police has updated the situation, saying that according to Atmos Energy, an evacuation order that was previously in place for residents in the area has been lifted.
Initially, the leak was reported by multiple outlets to have been caused by a construction crew. The leak later prompted evacuations for some residents due to high gas readings in the area.
At 7:08 p.m. on Monday, CSPD posted an update on the situation, stating that residents who lived in the 100 to 110 block of Richards Street were not clear to return.
According to CSPD's Tuesday update, residents living on Richards Street can access their homes through Lassie Street, but their homes will be without gas.
Additionally, College Station Police have stated that residents who have been displaced from their homes or need food accommodations can get in contact with Atmos' Eric Tate at 469-975-4615.
Furthermore, the roadway on Texas Avenue remains partially closed while crews continue to finish their work, according to CSPD. Only one lane is open northbound and two lanes are open southbound.
No injuries have been reported.