Depression in the road shuts down two lanes on US 17 at Cypress Gardens Boulevard

Sara-Megan Walsh, The Ledger
Updated ·1 min read
Two lanes of US 17 at Cypress Gardens Boulevard were closed Tuesday after contractors noticed a depression in the roadway.
Two lanes of US 17 at Cypress Gardens Boulevard were closed Tuesday after contractors noticed a depression in the roadway.

WINTER HAVEN — An emergency lane closure on U.S. 17 at Cypress Garden Boulevard in Winter Haven is likely to increase the area's traffic woes.

Florida Department of Transportation announced the emergency closure of one southbound left turn lane and one of two southbound through lanes on U.S. 17/3rd Street Southwest at Cypress Gardens Boulevard as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Contractors noticed a depression in the road, according to FDOT, and will investigate the cause and begin repairs. It is unknown how long the road closure will last.

Motorists are asked to be cautious for workers and equipment that may be close to the open lanes. FDOT advises drivers to expect additional traffic delays during peak rush hour.

Contractors are investigating and attempting to repair a depression in the roadway on U.S. 17 southbound near Cypress Gardens Boulevard that shut down two lanes Tuesday.
Contractors are investigating and attempting to repair a depression in the roadway on U.S. 17 southbound near Cypress Gardens Boulevard that shut down two lanes Tuesday.

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The intersection has been under construction since the spring. The plans call for two additional turn lanes from U.S. 17 northbound onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard and U.S. 17, and  a second dedicated right-turn lane will be built for motorists turning east on Cypress Gardens Boulevard from northbound U.S. 17.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Two lanes shut down on US 17 at Cypress Gardens Boulevard