Highway 52 closed in Rosemount due to propane leak near Flint Hills Refinery
Hwy 52 closed after propane leak near refinery
Authorities say Highway 52 near Rosemount is closed in both directions due to a propane leak near the Flint Hills Refinery. Officials say homes in the area have been evacuated for precautionary reasons.
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities say Highway 52 near Rosemount is closed in both directions due to a propane leak near the Flint Hills Refinery.
Officials say homes in the area have been evacuated for precautionary reasons.
Highway 52 closed
What we know:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says Highway 52 is closed in both directions between Clayton Avenue and 145th Street East, between Coates and Rosemount, to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Northbound traffic must exit at County Road 46, while southbound traffic is exiting at County Road 42.
How long will it be closed?
What we know:
Police say they responded around 2:40 p.m. for the report of a brush fire near the Flint Hills refinery off Highway 52. When they arrived, they found there was a leak.
Officers say the area was blocked off and traffic was shut down due to the leak.
Later, authorities were able to determine the leak was a propane line owned by Flint Hills Resources. Officials say the line has now been isolated and pressure levels are dropping. County officials are monitoring air quality using a drone.
Local authorities are continuing to work with the refinery to ensure the area remains safe.
Governor Walz reacts
What they're saying:
Gov. Tim Walz sent a post to social media Wednesday night, saying "I’ve been briefed on a propane leak near the Flint Hills Refinery in Rosemount. I’m glad to hear that everyone is safe. Thank you to the first responders and state agencies who responded to evacuate homes in the area and are investigating to find the exact location of the lake."
"The safety and well-being of our residents remains our foremost concern and top priority," said Fire Chief Kip Springer in a statement. "We are grateful for the cooperation and effective collaboration with Flint Hills Resources, whose expertise played a crucial role in resolving this situation promptly."