Residents urged to use alternate route as reported gas leak closes Belle Terrace

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Belle Terrace is CLOSED near South Chester Avenue due to a reported gas leak Tuesday morning.

The Bakersfield Fire Department made the announcement on social media at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

According to the fire department, PG&E crews are on scene working to repair the leak.

They are asking residents to please avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway reopens.