DeLAND, Fla. – All southbound lanes for a stretch of State Road 15/North Spring Garden Avenue in DeLand have been closed for emergency repairs, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
The closure spans U.S. 92/International Speedway Boulevard to West Plymouth Avenue, an FDOT news release states.
The road was damaged when a big rig crashed, losing its load of plywood and striking a fire hydrant, according to the release. FDOT said Friday that its crews would join those from DeLand and Duke Energy to work on the repairs.
Southbound motorists in need of a detour are asked to travel east on U.S. 92 and turn right (south) on U.S. 17-92/North Woodland Boulevard before turning right (west) onto West Plymouth Avenue, from where drivers will be able to get back onto S.R. 15 south.
Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes, if possible. Those traveling in the area of the closure should slow down and use extra caution while traveling through the work zone. We all play a role in making sure everyone gets home safe.
FDOT
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