Crews have capped a gas leak at a construction site in Hollywood has led to the closure of the Florida Turnpike, as well as evacuations in a nearby residential neighborhood. 7Skyforce hovered above the ruptured natural gas line just to the east of the highway and north of Hollywood Boulevard, jus t after noon on Friday. Construction workers were in the process of putting a large barrier wall when an excavator cut the line near Northwest 62nd Avenue and Arthur Street. Roughly a two-block area was evacuated, including an assisted living facility. No injuries have been reported. Florida Highway Patrol troopers shut down the Turnpike in both directions from Griffin Road to Sunrise Boulevard. Northbound traffic was diverted at Hollywood Boulevard, and southbound traffic was diverted at Griffin Road. Just after 1:30 p.m., officials said the highway is expected to reopen to traffic soon. The Broward Sheriff’s Office and other agencies continue to investigate. ...read more read less