ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A gas leak that prompted evacuations in St. Petersburg on Tuesday morning has been capped.

St. Petersburg police say there could be traffic delays in the area until about 1 p.m. because of heavy equipment in the road.

A gas line was cut in front of the Burger King located at 3570 34th St. S. Nearby businesses were evacuated around 10 a.m.

SPPD and St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene.STORIES OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON-