Ashburn, VA — Drivers in eastern Loudoun County are facing sudden detours today after a gas leak forced the closure of multiple major roads in Ashburn, impacting afternoon travel and commuter traffic.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Waxpool Road between Route 28 and Broderick Drive is closed to all traffic due to an active gas leak. Pacific Boulevard is also shut down between Columbia Place and Prentice Drive as crews work to secure the area.
Authorities say the closures were put in place to protect public safety while emergency personnel and utility crews respond. No estimated time for reopening has been announced, and motorists are being urged to avoid the area until further notice.
The affected roads are heavily traveled corridors connecting residential neighborhoods, business parks, and retail areas near Route 28, a major north–south route in Northern Virginia. Drivers may experience delays throughout Ashburn and surrounding parts of Loudoun County as traffic is rerouted.
Officials have not released details on what caused the gas leak or whether any evacuations were necessary. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to monitor official updates from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and local traffic advisories for the latest information. Drivers should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time if moving through the Ashburn area today.
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