River Road is closed in both directions while crews repair a gas leak

River Road is closed in both directions between 216 Street and Carr Street this afternoon while FortisBC crews repair a gas leak.

The closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 7–8 p.m. Fire crews and FortisBC are on site. The City of Maple Ridge is asking people to avoid the area, use an alternate route, follow posted road signs and follow directions from fire and work crews.

Residents can sign up for road-closure notifications at MapleRidge.ca/Connect.