Update: Gas leak prompts major road closures in Hamilton

Update (Oct 11, 4:56 p.m.) Trinity Church Road is now open to vehicular traffic, according to a tweet by Hamilton Police.

Hamilton Police are asking the public to avoid the area surrounding Trinity Church Road in Hamilton due to a reported gas leak this afternoon (Oct. 11).

Trinity Church Road has been closed between Dickenson Road and Pinehill Drive.

In light of this potentially hazardous situation, local authorities have taken measures to secure the area to ensure public safety.

Commuters and residents are urged to seek alternate routes of travel.

Authorities say the temporary closure will be in place until the situation is resolved.