Downtown Gas Leak Closes Roads, Crews Working In Area: Police

Sarasota FL

26 May, 2021

10:39 AM

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SARASOTA, FL — A gas leak has closed several roads in downtown Sarasota Wednesday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., Sarasota police tweeted that drivers should avoid the areas of 1st Street, and Palm and Cocoanut Avenues. Delays are expected in the area for up to 90 minutes, they said. Sarasota County Emergency Services and TECO Gas crews are working in the area to cap the leak. Gas Leak causing road closure Please avoid the area of 1st Street, Palm and Cocoanut Avenues as there is a gas leak. We are assisting @scgovEOC and Teco Gas as they cap the leak. Please avoid the area as best you can. Delays are expected for the next 60-90 minutes. pic.twitter.com/BWsYMOv4X9— Sarasota Police Department (@SarasotaPD) May 26, 2021