Winnipeg, MB - The intersection at St. Matthews Avenue and Empress Street has been closed in all directions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic due to a suspected natural gas leak. Emergency crews are on scene with Manitoba Hydro.
Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area, allow additional travel time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, available 24 hours every day by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
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The City will provide updates as more information becomes available.