Carbon Canyon Road Closed

UPDATE, 15 May, 9:30 A.M.  While there are no alert updates, SoCal Gas estimates that repairs on the broken gas line, confirmed to have been caused by a third-party contractor working on Carbon Canyon Road, will be completed about 1 p.m. today.  Meanwhile, one lane is open with flagging operations until the work is done.

UPDATE, 11:54 P.M.  A half-hour or so ago, an update was given saying that Carbon Canyon Road will be open one lane at a time with flagging operations starting at 5 a.m. until the repairs to the gas line are finished.  Commuters are being asked to take alternate routes (such as they are!) and allow locals access, but delays should be expected.  There is no estimate right now on a complete reopening.

UPDATE, 6:15 P.M.  A few minutes ago, a revised notice came out saying that Carbon Canyon Road is closed UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE as repairs to a broken gas line continue near Feldspar Drive where the Summit Ranch community is located.  Access is to Azurite Drive and Old Carbon Canyon Road from the Brea side only.

UPDATE, 4:50 P.M.: No change to the estimate of AT LEAST 6 p.m. regarding the closure of Carbon Canyon Road.  This article in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin notes that the rupture was caused by CalTrans crews working on the state highway.

UPDATE, 10:15 A.M.:  About 45 minutes ago, an update was provided that Carbon Canyon Road will now remain closed until AT LEAST 6 p.m. because of the gas line break.  Carbon Canyon residents will be able to access the road from the Brea side, however, through Azurite Drive.

A gas leak has led to the closure of Carbon Canyon Road from Chino Hills Parkway to Azurite Drive at Summit Ranch until Noon today, though the first message late last night stated the closure would only be for a few hours.  Updates to be added as made available.