Stretch of U.S. 19 reopened after gas leak

PORT RICHEY -- Fire rescue officials have reopened a stretch of U.S. 19 after a gas leak at a miniature golf course this afternoon.

The highway was shut down in both directions from Jasmine Boulevard to Coventry Drive for about an hour after the leak was reported at Congo River Golf, 10555 U.S. 19, south of State Road 52. Officials also evacuated the Holiday Inn Express next door.

By 6 p.m., traffic was moving again on U.S. 19 and the hotel was back open.

--Times staff writer