Gas leak shuts down northbound FM 620; work could last 8-10 hours: officials | FOX 7 Austin

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AUSTIN, Texas - A gas leak has shut down part of FM 620 east of Lake Travis and it could be 8-10 hours before crews are done.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue said at 11:43 a.m. Oct. 18 that a construction crew hit an eight-inch gas line at FM 620 and Ranch Road 2222, leading to the leak. Texas Gas Service has responded to the scene.

Northbound lanes are closed in the 6400 block of FM 620 and currently there is no estimated time for reopening the road.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue said as of 5:45 p.m. Oct. 18 that crews are continuing work to mitigate the damaged line, but that the work could take eight to ten hours.

Drivers are advised to find an alternate route and to expect heavy delays in the area. Comanche Trail is open for an alternate route.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

Information in this report came from Oct. 18 posts on X/Twitter by Lake Travis Fire Rescue.

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