Due to an emergency gas repair, Alexandria Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) announced on Twitter than a portion of the 1000 block of westbound King Street.
The block is between Patrick and Henry Streets, the north and southbound directions of Route 1 through Alexandria.
T&ES warned that drivers in Old Town near the closure should expect backups and seek alternate routes if possible.
TRAFFIC: Due to an emergency gas repair, a portion of the 1000 block of westbound King St. is closed. This is in between N/S Route 1, so be aware of backups and use alternate routes if possible.
— Alexandria T&ES (@AlexandriaVATES) November 14, 2019
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