UPDATE: Midland Avenue south of 27th Street reopens one lane to alternating traffic
Update 12:24 p.m.: Midland Avenue has reopened to alternating, one-lane traffic after a gas line leak was successfully clamped, according to the Glenwood Springs Fire Department Facebook page.
Original story:
Midland Avenue is closed south of the 27th Street roundabout due to a gas leak in the area, according to the Glenwood Springs Police Department Facebook page.
There is no estimated time of reopening.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more details.

Support Local Journalism

Support Local Journalism
Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism.
Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference.
Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage.