The Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety says evacuations are underway at businesses and residences after a "major gas leak."
People are being advised to avoid the area of Mack Avenue and Allard Road.
Police say a DTE contractor pulled a two-inch gas line that was recently put in. They are now looking at whether or not the line was put in correctly in the first place.
According to Grosse Pointe Woods police, southbound Mack between Manchester and Stanhope and Allard Rd. between Mack and Bramcaster will be closed for 4-5 hours while DTE repairs the gas leak.
Residents in that area will not be allowed to return to their homes and businesses as a precautionary measure until work is completed.
