On Friday, September 5, 2025, a third-party contractor accidentally struck one of VGS’s gas lines on Iroquois Avenue. VGS crews were dispatched to the scene and promptly shut off gas service in the affected area. As a result, approximately 50 customers are temporarily without gas service due to this incident. VGS is actively working to isolate the area and repair the line; however, there are no safety concerns at this time.
For more information, VGS has a resource page on its website that includes an outage map and a FAQ section about the relight process. Here’s the link for this event: vgsvt.com/essex-junction-temporary-outage-update/. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact VGS directly.