UPDATE (1:35 p.m.): The gas leak has been patched and an “all clear” has been given by CUFD and Ft. Hill Natural Gas, according to Clemson PD. Traffic patterns have returned to normal. Both agencies are continuing to monitor the situation, officials say. 
UPDATE (12:50 p.m.): The R-5 and R-6 lots have reopened, according to Clemson officials. Park-N-Ride has also resumed. Crews are still on scene at the Highway 76 off ramp.

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The Clemson University Fire Department (CUFD) and Ft. Hill Natural Gas are monitoring a gas leak near the Clemson campus.  
According to the Clemson City Police Department, a gas leak from a main natural gas line on university property near Highway 76 was reported earlier this morning. A CU Safe Alert was sent out around 11 a.m. notifying students about the leak.  
At this time, the exit ramp from Highway 76 onto Highway 93 is closed. The R-5 and R-6 parking lots are also closed until further notice. Officials say you should avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Officials say that if your car is in the R-5 or R-6 lots, you should not start it.
Clemson University Parking Services says that the East Park-N-Ride service to P-05 is on hold at this time. Parking Services says that East Park-N-Ride commuters coming to campus should park in C-1 until further notice; residents coming to campus should park on Kite Hill. Shuttles from the ASC/East Library are operational to get you back to your car in P-5 at this time, officials say. 
Officials say repairs to the line are expected to take an extended period of time. CUFD Chief William Daniel says that residents may notice a strong gas odor throughout the city and outside the evacuated area. 
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.