An evacuation was lifted Tuesday evening after a damaged gas line near Lake Dallas City Hall led to major road closures as crews worked to repair the leak.

LAKE DALLAS, Texas — Lake Dallas firefighters and Atmos Energy are responding after a damaged gas line caused major closures near City Hall on Tuesday.

According to Lake Cities Firefighters, a gas leak happened at the intersection of North Shady Shores Road and East Hundley Drive. Traffic in the area has been shut down, including North Shady Shores at Overly and East Hundley at Gotcher Avenue. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

Atmos Energy said a construction crew not associated with the company struck a natural gas pipeline near 212 Main Street earlier in the day.

As a precaution, City Hall was evacuated while crews suspended service, inspected the line, and began repairs. 

In a 9 p.m. update, city officials said crews located the leak, but repairs will take longer than expected. Crews currently estimate repairs will be completed between 2 and 3 a.m.

“Once repairs are finished, traffic barricades will be returned to the new construction pattern, with Hundley Drive being one-way westbound from Lakeview Drive to Lake Dallas Drive,” officials said in a statement.


City officials added that a second gas line was hit along Betchan Ave, prompting continued road closures. Around 6 p.m., the gas line was successfully repaired, and city officials declared the area safe.

The city noted that construction and digging are the most common causes of outside natural gas leaks.

Lake Dallas ISD provided alternate routes for middle school pickup, asking parents to travel east on Main Street to Lakeview Drive, then follow directional signs toward the school. 

Officials warn that heavier-than-usual traffic is expected along Main Street due to the closures and rerouting.