Carmel, IN – Drivers traveling through north Carmel are facing significant delays today after officials closed a section of 126th Street due to a major gas line issue, prompting a HazMat response and extended road shutdown.
According to the Carmel Fire Department, 126th Street is closed in both directions at Royce Court, near Gray Road, after crews discovered a large gas line problem earlier today. Emergency responders secured the area as a precaution, and traffic has been diverted away from the scene.
Fire officials said their HazMat team is standing by while the gas and repair company works to fix the damaged line. Preliminary discussions indicate the closure could extend into Wednesday, depending on how long repairs take and when the area is deemed safe to reopen.
The affected area is located in Hamilton County, just east of Gray Road and north of East Main Street, a busy commuter corridor for Carmel residents and those traveling between surrounding neighborhoods and business districts.
Police are urging drivers to avoid 126th Street entirely and use alternate routes while crews remain on site. No evacuations have been announced, and officials have not reported any injuries related to the incident.
Authorities said updates will be shared once repairs are complete and the roadway is safe for traffic to resume.
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