A major intersection in West Hollywood was closed for hours Monday due to a gas leak.
The intersection of Sunset and La Cienega boulevards was closed at about 10 a.m. Some evacuations were ordered at nearby buildings.
The sheriff's department asked drivers to avoid the area.
Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter.
"The Southern California Gas Company and Los Angeles County Fire Department are on scene and working to fix the problem," the department said. "There is no current danger, the effected area/businesses/residents have been made aware. There is no current time estimate for re-opening. Traffic in the surrounding areas will be heavily impacted."
The leak was at or near a construction site.
The area reopened to traffic at about 4:30 p.m.
Local
Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.
Intersection of Sunset Blvd and La Cienega Blvd is closed due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area.
— LASD West Hollywood (@WHDLASD) August 19, 2024
For more info: https://t.co/DODixwZdj1 pic.twitter.com/TIjzdIahFW
