The North Mankato Fire Department confirmed that the work to fix the gas leak on Lookout Drive was completed around 9 p.m. Thursday.
Residents who reside near the accident scene may have noticed a strong odor this evening. Fire Chief Rich Inman says that odor, which may have smelled like gasoline to some, was actually a chemical called mercaptan, which is used to aid in the detection of natural gas in the event of a gas leak.
The leak has been resealed and there is no threat to the public or homes in the area.
Lookout Drive is also open to traffic in both directions.
The smell of the marcaptan is expected dissipate shortly, if it already hasn’t, according to Fire Chief Rich Inman.