Traffic is being rerouted this afternoon in Taylorville due to a gas leak. City officials say South Main Street is closed from Powell Street south to Palmer Street. Drivers are being asked to find alternate routes as crews work to fix the issue. The delay is expected to last two to three hours. Authorities say there is no threat to nearby homes.
According to the Taylorville School District, Effective this afternoon, October 23, Parent pick-up traffic at Memorial Elementary will be rerouted to South Pawnee St. turning westbound on E. Adams St then north on Walnut St due to the gas leak.
