Natural Gas Leak Prompts Closure of Highway 58 at I-5

Summary: A natural gas leak was reported in Kern County, California, prompting emergency response and the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes of State Route 58 (SR-58) at the intersection with Interstate 5 (I-5). Fire and law enforcement coordinated to block traffic in both directions to ensure public safety. The gas leak was being blown southbound, increasing the risk in the area. The closure was described as a hard/full closure, with fire rigs and law enforcement vehicles used to block the affected roadways.