Crime & Safety

Southbound Florida Avenue Now Open

A Friday morning crash closed the southbound lanes in the Lutz area.

Update Dec. 11 8:58 a.m.: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that southbound lanes are now open on Florida Avenue.

Earlier:

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to avoid southbound Florida Avenue north of Bearss Avenue Friday morning.

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A crash has forced closing of the lanes. At 7:16 a.m. Friday, deputies were recommending motorists use southbound Nebraska, starting at the apex, instead.

No details about the crash are available yet, but the sheriff’s office said there are no injuries.

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It is unclear at this time how long the road will be off limits to traffic.

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