Gas & Water to purge natural gas lines today

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Clarksville Gas & Water utility construction crews will be purging natural gas lines throughout the day near the intersection of Charles Bell Road and Dunlop Lane causing a strong natural gas odor for the vicinity.

The natural gas odor or "rotten egg" smell may also be detected in the Kirkwood vicinity including the Kirkland Farms, Hartley Hills, Hickory Wild and Oliver Farms subdivisions and the Hampton Station Road area during the work.

There should be no cause for alarm from the line purging; however, area residents may call Clarksville Gas & Water at (931) 645-7400 with any questions.

The natural gas purging process is anticipated to be finished by approximately 3:30 p.m.