Milford police are shutting down roads on the east side of the city because of a gas leak and businesses have been evacuated, officials said.

Milford emergency crews are on scene of an “active high gas main break” Monday, according to fire officials. Fire officials said the gas main break is in the area of Woodmont Road and Research Drive.

Milford police are shutting down roads near Interstate 95 because of a gas leak and businesses near Quarry, Woodmont, Research are evacuated.

Crews responded to a gas main break in Milford Monday morning in the area of Woodmont Road and Research Drive. Officials said nearby businesses were evacuated while crews worked to bring the leak under control.

A high gas main break was reported in an area of Milford on Monday morning. It happened in the area of Woodmont Road and Research Drive, according to the Milford Fire Department. Fire crews described it as an active scene.