Route 17 gas main break causes traffic backup
A gas main break in East Rutherford forced the closure of northbound Route 17 Monday. Authorities say a contractor struck a pipe, causing the gas main to rupture after 10 a.m. Route 17 northbound was
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Jun 22, 2009, 11:13 PM
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Updated 5,601 days ago
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A gas main break in East Rutherford forced the closure of northbound Route 17 Monday.
Authorities say a contractor struck a pipe, causing the gas main to rupture after 10 a.m.
Route 17 northbound was closed for about two hours as crews worked to repair the damage. Traffic is now flowing well again.
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