Tinley Park, IL – A large gas leak has caused the closure of a section of Ridgeland Avenue in Tinley Park. The Tinley Park Fire Department is responding to the incident in the 17300 block of Ridgeland Avenue.
According to the Village of Tinley Park Public Safety Department, Nicor has been notified and is en route to handle repairs. Ridgeland Avenue will remain closed from 175th Street to Oak Forest Avenue until the situation is resolved.
Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and find alternate routes while repairs take place. The closure could last several hours, depending on the extent of the leak and necessary repairs.
The public safety team will provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are advised to follow official channels for the latest news on when the road will reopen.
