Gas leak temporarily closes lanes of Ringling Causeway

The road has since reopened, but the Sarasota Police Department advised motorists to expect delays after a gas leak on Bird Key blocked traffic onto the barrier islands.

By David Conway
| 2:04 p.m. May 14, 2021

Officers diverted traffic from traveling westbound on John Ringling Causeway as crews responded to the gas leak. The road has since reopened.

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The westbound lanes of John Ringling Causeway have reopened after closing because of a gas leak near Bird Key Park, the Sarasota Police Department announced today.

The police department announced the closure at 1:57 p.m., advising motorists to expect delays if they are traveling to St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach or beyond. The post said the gas leak occurred at a nearby construction site.

The department announced the lanes had reopened at 2:25 p.m. and continued to advise motorists to be prepared for traffic in the area.