A residential street in the town of Stonehaven remains closed to traffic after residents reported a strong smell of gas.
No smoking signs were placed on Evan Street, close to the junction of King’s Road, after concerns were raised by locals and passersby.
The road was also closed to traffic on Sunday afternoon with cars and buses diverted. However, it is still open to pedestrians.
Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) staff remain on site on Monday and have located the leak.
Householders were visited by SGN staff but none have been told to leave their properties and their gas connections have not been switched off.
Strong smell of gas in the air
A leak in the main gas pipe, which runs down the middle of the road, has been pinpointed as the cause.
It is contained, although there is still a strong smell of gas in the air.
Stonehaven resident Clare Smith wrote on social media: “There was a strong smell of gas as I passed about 10.30am.”
Leaks such as this are not unusual and not dangerous if quickly tackled.
Three SGN vans were on-site on Sunday afternoon. Staff at the scene anticipated the issue would be dealt with at some point on Sunday night, but crews remained there the following day.
A SGN spokesman said engineers would be present at the site until it is made completely safe.
He added: “Our engineers remain on site on Monday working to make the required repairs to our network.
“The road closure remains in place for safety around our site.”
A signed diversion is in place for motorists while work is being carried out.
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