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Capitol Hill roads reopen after gas leak

WASHINGTON — A gas leak around Capitol Hill led to the closure of several intersections Thursday morning. A third-party crew struck a gas line in the area around 9:30 a.m., according to Washington Gas. They determined there was no risk to the area, and the leak did not impact service.

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Major roadways near the Capitol were closed during repairs, including portions of Constitution Avenue, Maryland Avenue and Second Street, near the U.S. Supreme Court building. As of 12:01 p.m., all street closures had ended, and D.C. police reported the gas leak had been cleared.

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