Vehicle fire causes Florida Turnpike lane closures in Broward, rush hour traffic jams
A large traffic jam continues to grow on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County during Tuesday’s afternoon rush hour as firefighters work on a vehicle fire that’s caused all southbound lanes between Commercial Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard to be closed.
Authorities briefly opened one lane to allow southbound traffic through. As of 4:20 p.m., the lane was closed again, traffic cameras showed.
Turnpike SB between Commercial Blvd & Sunrise Blvd Update: The left lane and left shoulder has been opened. Big delays. https://t.co/DrpaVzFoib
— Total Traffic Miami (@TotalTrafficMIA) July 23, 2024
Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol are blocking the remaining three lanes as they work to put out what appears to be a bus on fire.
To avoid the blockage, commuters should use U.S. 441, Interstate 95 or University Drive.
This is a developing story.
