Update: Beale Street is now open to through traffic.

Today at approximately 11:50 am contractors working for the Transbay Transit Center Program struck and damaged a 16 inch high pressure gas pipe on Beale Street. The SFFD and PG&E were notified of the breach and subsequent leak and have taken control of the scene. Beale Street, between Howard and Mission streets, has been closed to through traffic as PG&E seeks to isolate and repair the line. There were no injuries sustained in this incident. Beale Street between Mission and Howard streets will remain closed until further notice. Crews are working diligently to repair the line to restore through traffic as soon as possible to minimize any inconvenience.