BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County Emergency Management, local area first responders, and Piedmont Natural Gas have mitigated a gas line rupture in the Southport area. There is no longer an identified threat to the community including the area near the incident, and no protective actions are necessary.

Public safety agencies responded to a gas leak caused by construction activities near the intersection of N.C. 211 (Southport-Supply Road) and N.C. 133 (Long Beach Road) on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. There were no reported injuries related to this incident.

The portion of N.C. 211 (Southport-Supply Road) from N.C. 906 (Midway Road) to N.C. 133 (Long Beach Road) that closed Wednesday due to the incident is now open. Find the latest road conditions anytime at DriveNC.gov.

Community members who were advised to evacuate any homes or businesses near the incident area have been given clearance to return to their properties.

Brunswick County will share information should any protective actions become necessary with the public through its website, social media, and local media. Community members can sign up for email notifications from Brunswick County through our Sunshine and Emergency Updates lists.

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