FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — A gas leak at the National Harbor shut down roads and several entrances in the area Sunday morning, according to Prince George's County Fire Department.
Fire crews were called to the National Harbor around 8:03 a.m. for the gas leak. At the scene near Waterfront and Fleet Streets, crews located a broken 4 to 6-inch gas line.
Officials said the gas line was struck by a construction crew in the area.
All entrances at the National Harbor, including inbound National Harbor Boulevard and the Interstate 495 entrance to the harbor, were closed and have since reopened as of 1 p.m.
Utility crews were at the scene assessing the leak, which took a few hours before they were able to secure the leak. Crews shut down the HVAC system at the nearest hotel and hotel guests were asked to shelter-in-place, officials said.
Prince George's County police directed traffic away from the leak and only allowed residents in the area to bypass the closures. But now, visitors can resume travel in the area.
Drivers and visitors are asked to avoid the work site located at the intersection of Waterfront and Fleet Streets. That area remains closed.
This story is developing. We will continue to provide updates as additional information is available.
