A portion of Evans City Road had to be shut down Thursday afternoon as a result of a gas line that was struck.
The closure took place at the Route 68 intersection with Kriess Road in Connoquenessing Township.
Shortly after 5 p.m. a high pressure gas line was struck and fire departments from Connoquenessing Township and Butler Township were among those responding.
Traffic was also diverted at Eagle Mill Road and drivers were directed to alternate routes.