Traffic Snarled After Gas Leak Shuts Down Major Intersection

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Authorities warned motorists to avoid a key intersection on the Sunset Strip Monday as crews worked to repair a gas leak.

The intersection of Sunset and La Cienega boulevards was shut down Monday morning due to the leak, which poses no danger but has led to major traffic jams in the area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The Southern California Gas Company and Los Angeles County Fire Department were on the scene and working to fix the problem.

Authorities said they do not have an estimate for when the intersection will reopen.