Depression Closes 2 I-75 Northbound Lanes in Pasco

San Antonio, FL — Motorists with plans to head north on Interstate 75 through Pasco County are likely to encounter delays along the way.

The Florida Department of Transportation announced early Wednesday morning that a depression in the road near State Road 52 has spread from one lane to two. The right and middle lanes on northbound I-75 about three miles north of State Road 52 were both closed to traffic as of Wednesday morning.

FDOT said the depression initially opened up under the right lane on Saturday. Overnight inspections resulted in the decision to close the middle lane, as well, out of concerns about the depression and voids under the roadway.

Repairs are expected to begin Wednesday. It remains unclear how long it will take before the two lanes reopen.

“With just one of three northbound I-75 lanes open in this area, drivers can expect delays all day in southern and central Pasco County leading up to the work zone,” FDOT warned Wednesday morning.

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