Gas leak closes MacLeod Trail near Stampede grounds, disrupts CTrain service Thursday
A gas leak at MacLeod Trail and 17 Avenue S.E. prompted road closures and transit disruptions Thursday afternoon, with the leak capped around 4 p.m.
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A gas leak at MacLeod Trail and 17 Avenue S.E. forced road closures and transit disruptions near Calgary's Stampede grounds Thursday afternoon.
Calgary police responded just after 2 p.m. to the leak. MacLeod Trail was closed in both directions between 18 Avenue and 25 Avenue S.E., cutting off access to the east side of Stampede Park and the BMO Centre. CTrain service was suspended between Victoria Park/Stampede Station and Erlton/Stampede Station. Calgary Transit operated shuttle buses between City Hall and Erlton to serve displaced riders.
No injuries were reported. The leak was capped around 4 p.m., and both the road and transit service resumed shortly after, Calgary police announced.
Mototorists and transit users were asked to avoid the area while emergency response continued. The cause of the gas leak has not been identified, and the utility company responsible for the response was not named in available reports.
The facts
What caused the gas leak on MacLeod Trail?
The cause has not been identified.
When was the gas leak capped?
The leak was capped around 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Which CTrain stations had suspended service?
CTrain service was suspended between Victoria Park/Stampede Station and Erlton/Stampede Station on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
How did Calgary Transit help stranded riders?
Calgary Transit operated shuttle buses between City Hall and Erlton to serve displaced riders during the service suspension.
