Drilling Back Safely After Twinsburg Blast | Cleveland News

Hudson’s directional drilling is back — but with major safety upgrades after a June gas explosion tore through Twinsburg, destroying three homes and damaging 36 others when a contractor hit a gas line. Following the disaster, all underground work was paused, especially in a fiber-laying neighborhood. Now, since September 1, drills are resuming under stricter rules: no more blind drilling, mandatory inspection holes, and continuous depth monitoring along every path. City leaders, racing to meet telecom deadlines, realized speed was risking streets, utilities, and homes. Residents near the blast zone are watching closely, seeking reassurance that these new standards — even tougher than state law — will prevent another tragedy. Unfinished holes from halted work remain a concern. The city manager now holds emergency power to shut down unsafe projects, suspend permits, or halt construction citywide if needed. And remember: don’t touch utility flags — leave them in place as work resumes.

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