UPDATE: Joliet gas leak stopped as Nicor fixes gas line

A gas leak that led to road closures at the intersection of Larkin and Glenwood avenues in Joliet has been stopped.

The incident was reported by the Joliet Police Department early Thursday afternoon. The intersection at Larkin and Glenwood avenues was reopened.

“The gas leak was stopped and Nicor is on the scene working on repairing the gas line,” Joliet police officials said.

Police officials said the incident appeared to have been a “construction-related” gas leak.

No evacuations of the residents or businesses were required, police officials said.