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Road reopens in Co Kildare after major gas pipe rupture

Naas to Newbridge road had been closed while Gas Networks Ireland dealt with leak

Gas Networks Ireland and gardaí were called to the scene to investigate a rupture of what was described as a ‘mains gap pipe’. File image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
Gas Networks Ireland and gardaí were called to the scene to investigate a rupture of what was described as a ‘mains gap pipe’. File image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
Tim O'Brien
Mon Jan 14 2019 - 21:16

The Naas to Newbridge road in Co Kildare has reopened after a major gas leak in the area.

Motorists had been asked to avoid the area as Gas Networks Ireland and gardaí investigated a rupture of what was described as a “mains gap pipe” .

The R445 had closed to all traffic from junction 10 on the M7 at the Bundle of Sticks roundabout adjacent to the Newhall Industrial Park, to Ladytown Cross.

The closure caused long traffic delays, according to AA Roadwatch, before the road was reopened at about 8pm.

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A spokesman for Gas Networks Ireland said its emergency team went to the scene “in response to a report of third party damage to a gas main”.

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is an Irish Times journalist