MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- A major gas leak happened on Lincolnway East near McDonald’s and Burger King around 8:15 a.m., according to the Mishawaka Police Department.

Officials say that an excavator hit a gas line.

The Mishawaka Fire Department has left the scene, as the gas leak has been stopped.

The repair work is anticipated to last into the evening hours.

Lincolnway East is temporarily down to one lane eastbound.

McDonalds and Taco Bell have reopened, but Burger King's gas service had to be cut off for the repairs and is shut down.