First responders arrived on the scene this morning after a contractor breached an underground gas line while working on the Central Avenue Improvements Project. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Work came to a hault this morning after a contractor breached an underground gas line while working on the Central Avenue Improvements Project. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Gas/Water/Sewer crews have repaired the gas leak that occurred this morning outside the Los Alamos Post Office on Central Avenue.

The leak was caused by a contractor who breached an underground gas line while working on the Central Avenue Improvements Project between 15th Street and 20th Street.

The all clear has been given and the public is allowed to return to the area.