UPDATE, 9:45 p.m.: The East Samford Avenue gas leak is all clear and all residents may return to their homes. Intermittent road closures are expected to occur throughout the night to allow for road repairs. Please avoid the area if possible.

AUBURN, Ala.- Traffic is blocked at Wrights Mill Road and Samford Avenue due to a natural gas leak. School buses are being routed east on Samford Avenue from East Samford School towards Dean Road. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and to take alternate routes to avoid delays. There is no threat to East Samford School.