Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Gas leak shuts down Richmond Road in Toano

Richmond Road in Toano was closed shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday morning due to a gas leak. (Courtesy Google Maps)
Richmond Road in Toano was closed shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday morning due to a gas leak. (Courtesy Google Maps)

UPDATE 11 a.m.: Richmond Road has reopened in both directions. 

A gas leak near the intersection of Depot Street and Richmond Road in Toano has closed down Route 60 in both directions, according to a county news release.

Around 9:30 a.m., Virginia Natural Gas was called to the scene of the leak, near the Toano Post Office. 

A detour has been set up off of Church Lane through Chesapeake Avenue, the release stated.   

This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

 

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