Gas leak at Cortez Rd and 28th Street W cleared

Cortez Road
Cortez Road(FDOT)
Published: Nov. 1, 2022 at 12:13 PM EDT|Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 2:36 PM EDT

UPDATE: The scene has been cleared and the roadways are open at this time.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - An incident at Cortez Road and 28th Street W in Bradenton has caused all lanes to back up.

Multiple crews are on scene. Cedar Hammock Fire has confirmed it was a gas leak that lead to the issues. Hazmat has been called in and individuals on scene confirm that construction was happening near by but there is no official confirmation on the cause.

ABC7′s Bob Harrigan is on scene live!