A gas leak closed a major road for more than an hour as engineers tried to fix the problem.
Engineers from National Grid were called to the A444/Atherstone Road, at Fenny Drayton, at 11.50am, today.
The alarm was raised by motorists who reported smelling gas close to the Red Gate junction with the A5.
A section of road between the A5 and Fenny Drayton was shut while the leak was investigated.
Traffic was diverted through Hinckley and Atherstone, leading to congestion on the A5 and surrounding roads.
A temporary, 24-hour emergency road closure was granted by Leicestershire County Council.
The road was reopened, however, all be it with temporary traffic lights, at 1.15pm.
A spokeswoman for National Grid said: "The gas main was situated directly below the road so it had to be closed while engineers investigated the problem.
"They found a small leak, which they felt could be repaired while traffic used the lane."
She added: "It was not a serious leak and there was no danger to the public."
