diff --git a/pcbnew/router/pns_line_placer.cpp b/pcbnew/router/pns_line_placer.cpp
index 8c86572960..f51f13fb79 100644
--- a/pcbnew/router/pns_line_placer.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/router/pns_line_placer.cpp
@@ -84,6 +84,9 @@ bool PNS_LINE_PLACER::ToggleVia( bool aEnabled )
 {
     m_placingVia = aEnabled;
 
+    if( !aEnabled )
+        m_head.RemoveVia();
+
     if( !m_idle )
         Move( m_currentEnd, NULL );