UPDATED: Portion of NC 12 closed due to gas leak now open following repairs, Neptune Dr. to Atlantic St.

A view of NC 12 from the "Maps" app depicting the closure (marked in dark red).

The area of NC 12 in Kill Devil Hills from Neptune Drive to Atlantic Street which was closed this morning due to a natural gas leak has now re-opened.

The leak was secured and repairs have been made.

According to The Town, the leak occurred due to construction in the area.

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