State prepares for I-75 closure if Santa Fe River rises
The Santa Fe River under I-75 has rapidly risen 15 feet within the past 36 hours due to the heavy rainfall over North Florida from Hurricane Irma.
In the event that I-75 closes, please see the attached detour map.
Additional bridges that may be impacted include: U.S. 27, U.S. 41, S.R. 47 and possibly U.S. 121. Additional maps and detour information will be forthcoming.
FDOT and DHSMV have staff monitoring the bridges that may be impacted by the flooding 24/7.
If the river rises to an unsafe level, the bridge will be impassable both northbound and southbound, and would be closed immediately. Floridians that are traveling should avoid the area if possible.
If required to be in the area, the Florida Department of Transportation is actively working with WAZE, Google Maps, the Georgia Department of Transportation and other transportation industry partners to communicate the potential reroutes to the public. Floridians should consult www.FL511.com for up-to-date information on road closures and travel routes.
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Spanish translation
The Santa Fe River under I-75 has rapidly risen 15 feet within the past 36 hours due to the heavy rainfall over North Florida from Hurricane Irma. In the event that I-75 closes, please see the attached detour map.
El Rio Santa Fe debajo de I-75 ha subido 15 pies rpidamente entre los ltimos 36 horas por lluvias fuertes sobre la norte de Florida por Huracn Irma. Si I-75 se cierra, por favor mira la mapa de desvi adjunto.
Additional bridges that may be impacted include: U.S. 27, U.S. 41, S.R. 47 and possibly U.S. 121. Additional maps and detour information will be forthcoming.
Puentes adicionales que podran ser impactadas incluyen: U.S. 27, U.S, 41 y posiblemente U.S. 121. Mapas adicionales y informacin de desvi estar disponible.
FDOT and DHSMV have staff monitoring the bridges that may be impacted by the flooding 24/7.
FDOT y DHSMV tienen personal monitorizando 24/7 los puentes que pueden ser afectados por inundacin.
If the river rises to an unsafe level, the bridge will be impassable both northbound and southbound, and would be closed immediately. Floridians that are traveling should avoid the area if possible.
Si el rio se sube a un nivel inseguro, el puente ser infranqueable por ambos direcciones norte y al sur, y seran cerradas imediatamente. Floridanos viajando deben evitar la rea si es posible.
If required to be in the area, the Florida Department of Transportation is actively working with WAZE, Google Maps, the Georgia Department of Transportation and other transportation industry partners to communicate the potential reroutes to the public. Floridians should consult www.FL511.com for up-to-date information on road closures and travel routes.
Si es requerido estar en la rea, el Departamento de Transportacin de la Florida est trabajando activamente con WAZE, Google Maps, el Departamento de Transportacin de Georgia y otros asociados en la industria de transportacin para comunicar las rutas potenciales al pblico. Floridanos deben consultar www.FL511.com para informacin al da de cierres de carreteras y rutas de viaje.
Source: FDOT