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Island Energy has apologised for any "inconvenience" to islanders after a suspected gas leak led to the evacuation of two properties near the border between Trinity and St Helier.
Jersey Fire and Rescue reported that the reported leak had prompted the closure of Grande Route de la Trinité between Rue de Mon Sejour (south of the Sir Francis Cook Gallery) and Rue de la Godillerie (the Lyndale Sports turning) shortly after 13:00 on Wednesday.
Honorary police officers redirected traffic around the affected area.
A Fire Service spokesperson said: “Two properties have been evacuated and other residents have been advised to stay indoors and close their windows.
“The scene has now been handed over to Island Energy and the Honorary Police, however a fire engine will remain on scene for the time being.”
Islanders were asked to avoid the area.
The road then reopened by 14:15.
A spokesperson for Island Energy explained that their team headed to the site of the "suspected gas escape", "assessed the situation and made it safe immediately, meaning the road could reopen".
"We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused," the utility company added.
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