A gas leak in Escondido closed a section of E Valley Parkway on Monday, according to police.
The leak was discovered around 10 a.m. at 1600 E Valley Parkway at a business. Police then closed the road between Rose Street and Midway Drive in both directions for drivers and pedestrians for nearly 2 hours.
Evacuations were also ordered at Palomar College Escondido Education Center, located at 1915 E. Valley Pkwy.