Highway 17 near Scotts Hill reopens after gas leak closure

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A gas leak caused major delays on Highway 17 in northern New Hanover County earlier Thursday afternoon.

Gas leak near Scott Hills on Oct. 8, 2020. (Photo: NHCFR Deputy Chief Matt Davis)

The New Hanover County Fire Rescue says north and southbound lanes on 17 were closed near the NHRMC Emergency Department North facility in Scotts Hill.

View the current traffic map here.