A gas leak closed part of 9th Street East in Bradenton on Thursday afternoon, according to city officials.
Officials said the City of Bradenton Fire Department is on scene of a gas leak on 7th Avenue East near 9th Street.
All lanes are blocked on southbound 9th Street East, south of Manatee Ave, per city officials.
BRADENTON, Fla. — 7th Avenue East is closed at 9th Street East due to a gas leak. TECO crews are on scene, along with Bradenton Fire. Bradenton PD is directing traffic around the closure.
Please avoid the area if possible & use alternate routes. We'll provide updates as they become available pic.twitter.com/3Wg9K0h2Sq— City of Bradenton, Florida - Government (@BradentonGov) July 9, 2026
Officials said the Bradenton Police Department is assisting with detours.

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