TECO gas leak causes road closure in Charlotte County

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — An underground gas leak temporarily shut down the southbound lanes of Kings Highway between Suncoast and Rampart boulevards, according to the Charlotte County government.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is on scene directing traffic to detour out of the area. TECO Gas has been notified and should be arriving on scene shortly.

There were no evacuations but drivers are urged to avoid this area until the leak is repaired.

This gas leak is the most recent of several gas leaks that have occurred in the SWFL area in October.

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