Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key gas leak

A gas leak in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key prompted authorities to close the island’s main north-south road in both directions for less than an hour.

Fire apparatus from Longboat Key and Manatee County responded to the call at 2:26 p.m. The town said that crews were moving apparatus off the highway around 3:05 p.m. and planned to reopen the road soon.

Northbound and southbound traffic was being stopped in the vicinity of Joan Durante Park and Spanish Main.