UPDATE: Chlorine leak reported on Grand National Pkwy. in Opelika; road open
UPDATE: The Chlorine leak on Grand National Parkway has been stopped and the roadway has now been reopened.
Several first responders are on scene of a reported chlorine leak in Opelika.
The leak is reportedly in the area of the 1000 block of Grand National Parkway.
Opelika Police, Fire, and Lee County Emergency Management Agency units are on scene, with police closing Grand National Parkway between Birmingham Hwy (280) and the Railroad Crossing.
“There is no threat to the public at this time,” police added. “Please avoid the area and take alternate routes while crews work repair the leak.”
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