Howell Mill Road reopens, shelter-in-place lifted after gas leak repaired

ATLANTA - A portion of Howell Mill Road was closed for several hours on Thursday afternoon because of a natural gas leak.

According to Atlanta Fire Rescue, their crews responded to the leak in the 1800 block of Howell Mill Road NW around 11:22 a.m.

What we know:

Traffic was being redirected to avoid Holly Street to the Interstate 75 overpass. Traffic was allowed to flow freely again around 4:30 p.m.

They are recommending people in the area shelter in place as Atlanta Gas and Light works to repair the high-pressure leak. That has since been lifted.

What we don't know:

It is unclear when the repairs would be fully complete.