Gas Leak Prompted Brief Evacuation of Woodland Glen I

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2015) — A gas leak between Woodland Glen I and V  residence halls on the University of Kentucky campus around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday prompted the brief evacuation of 100-150 students from Woodland Glen I. UK Police, Lexington Division of Fire and Columbia Gas were on the scene all evening.

The low pressure gas line was accidentally severed during construction at the Woodland Glen site. Woodland Avenue was closed at Columvia and Hilltop was closed at University and Huguelet.

Students were allowed to re-enter the residence hall around 8:15 p.m. however the streets remained closed while Columbia gas worked to repair the line.

The work was completed by 11:45 p.m. and all streets reopened at that time.