AFR: Central near San Mateo reopened following gas leak

By KOB

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Central Avenue near San Mateo has been reopened after Albuquerque Fire Rescue repaired a gas leak in the area.

Officials with the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority said a gas line was damaged while their crews tried fixing a broken water main.

Engine 11 responded Friday around 10:32 a.m. to a reported blowing gas line at Central and La Veta. Crews stretched a line to protect New Mexico Gas Company crews while they work to stopped the leak.

Officials say AFR and New Mexico Gas have been busy Friday with blowing gas lines.

Central was shut down between San Mateo and Alvarado. Eastbound and westbound drivers had to be rerouted.