A break in a gas pipe at the corner of Dan Allen Drive and  Faucette Drive snarled traffic and caused the evacuation of a campus laboratory on Monday morning.

Campus Police stated that flying debris from nearby construction site struck the pipe about 8:45  a.m ., creating a gas leak. Dan Allen Drive and  Faucette  Drive west of Dan Allen were closed in order to repair the damage.

Campus Police, the Raleigh Fire Department and several other safety squads reported to the scene. According to Lt. Larry Ellis from the Campus Police, it is always better to err on the side of caution when dealing with natural gas.

“Little leaks can turn into big leaks,” Ellis said.

The Weaver Laboratory Building was evacuated as a precaution, Keith Nichols, director of news and communications with news services, told WRAL.com.

While the pipe was being repaired, authorities blocked off the area in order to prevent any injuries.

Repair crews worked quickly to prevent any excessive gas leakage, immediately shutting off the flow of gas.

By 9:30 a.m., the hole in the pipe had been plugged. An hour later Dan Allen Drive was reopened, according to Christine Klein, public communication specialist for N.C. State. Usual traffic flow resumed on Dan Allen and Faucette drives by early Monday afternoon, WRAL.com reported.

Campus authorities allowed students back in the area shortly after the leak was secured. No injuries have been reported as a result of the leak.