ORLANDO, Fla. – “Unstable scaffolding” at a construction site Wednesday afternoon in downtown Orlando prompted the closure of Orange Avenue, according to city officials.
The Orlando Police Department said Orange Avenue is closed from Church Street to Jackson Street.
City officials also said on Thursday, some buildings in the area have been evacuated due to the unstable scaffolding.
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UPDATE: This closure will remain in effect through tomorrow (Thursday) night. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will continue to be diverted until further notice. https://t.co/J92HnsFAR2
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 10, 2023
Police announced that the closure will remain in effect through Thursday night, and traffic will continue to be diverted during that time.
No other information has been released.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.
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