Gas leak shuts down parts of Ponce de Leon

A gas main leak blocked traffic on Ponce de Leon Avenue between Highland Avenue and Briarcliff Road Tuesday afternoon.

Atlanta Police Department released a media alert at 12:21 p.m. stating that a caller reported a construction crew struck the gas line, which led to the leak. As of 3 p.m., Atlanta fire crews were still on the scene,  said Atlanta Police Department spokesman Donald Hannah.

All lanes were open by 7 p.m.