From time to time Fredericton experiences a closure of the Westmorland Street Bridge or the Princess Margaret Bridge. These closures are sometimes due to planned events, or a motor vehicle accident, or other unplanned incident. When the closure is expected to be long enough to cause traffic issues, particularly during rush hours, the City of Fredericton will endeavor to communicate useful information about the closure. Follow the City of Fredericton’s social media channels for the latest information, including the Fredericton Police Force and the Fredericton Fire Department.
Stay away from the spill site and follow instructions of emergency responders.
Avoid visible plumes of gas, spills, or where you detect an odor. Leave the area immediately.
If instructed to shelter in place, bring pets inside, close windows and doors and turn off HVAC systems.
If you see the spill or release occur, call 9-1-1 and provide as much information as possible. Don’t assume someone else called 9-1-1.
Gas leaks
If you smell natural gas (rotten egg smell) or propane, or hear a hissing sound you suspect to be a gas leak, leave the area immediately and call 9-1-1. Click here for more information.
Keep gas meters, exhausts, and intakes free of snow and ice.
If instructed to shelter in place, bring pets inside, close windows and doors and turn off HVAC systems.
Schedule annual inspections of natural gas appliances.
Natural Gas-Outages
During gas outages, be sure to stay warm during cold weather by wearing extra layers and never run a generator, camping stove, or propane or kerosene heaters inside of your home or garage.
Stay informed via local media and City social channels and Fredericton website.
