Gasleck calls for an order for the area around the Howell Mill Road.

The problem has closed the I-75 exit towards the south to Howell Mill, which is closed between the intergovernmental and the Defoor Avenue. The strong smell could also be smelled by the Northside Drive nearby.

An official from Atlanta said gas light that an contractor broke the border. Holmes confirmed that a glass fiber internet cable was installed on Thursday morning.

“At Atlanta Gas Light, the security of our employees, customers and the public is our most important value,” spokesman Dallous Smith said in a statement. “An contractor who was not connected to Atlanta was damaged by our gas line. The Atlanta gas light crews are currently on site and are working on repairing the damage safely. “

The gas flow seemed to be absorbed by a cloud of dirt, which continuously spread on the closed part of the busy road on Thursday afternoon. The area is located north of a Wendy's restaurant and an Einstein Bros Bagel Store. It is also just a short route from the district in the Howell Mill Shopping Mall, in which an office depot, TJ Maxx, Petsmart and some restaurants take place.

Despite the problems, including a verizon business, Starbucks and an office for doctors in the Piedmont West building, which was still open and patients were seen, several facilities remained open.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

There is no timeline when repairs are complete or when the road is opened again.

Drivers should use Northside Drive as an alternative. Holmes said the traffic would be redirected to avoid the Holly Street in the I-75 overpass.

A photo journalist from Atlanta Journal Constitution is on site.

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