St. Pete Beach Gas Leak Cleared

ST. PETE BEACH, FL — A gas leak at Pass-a-Grille Way and 28th Avenue in St. Pete Beach that snarled traffic Tuesday morning has been repaired, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Drivers had been asked to steer clear from the area while TECO repaired the leak. Some evacuations were also ordered. The leak reportedly was caused by construction work in the area.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the sheriff's office said all roads in the area had been reopened.

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