Aurora, IL – Drivers on Aurora’s east side are facing traffic delays this afternoon as emergency crews respond to a reported large gas leak along a busy stretch of roadway near a major medical center.
According to the Aurora Fire Department, crews were dispatched to a gas leak on Waterford Road between Ogden Avenue and Rush Copley Medical Center. The Aurora Police Department and City of Aurora Emergency Management are also on scene assisting with traffic control and public safety.
Officials say traffic in the area is heavily delayed, with lanes restricted while crews work to assess and repair the leak. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for when the roadway will fully reopen, calling the repair timeline unknown at this time.
Motorists are being urged to seek alternate routes and avoid the area if possible, particularly those traveling to or from Rush Copley Medical Center, nearby medical offices, or surrounding neighborhoods in Kane County. The incident is impacting a key corridor that connects Aurora residents to Ogden Avenue and the greater Chicago metro west suburbs.
Emergency officials emphasized that public safety remains the top priority as crews continue work at the scene. Additional updates are expected as conditions change or repairs progress.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local traffic alerts and city communications before heading out, especially during the afternoon commute.
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