Florida Turnpike’s southbound lanes heading from Palm Beach to Broward County have been at a complete standstill for over an hour following a rollover crash with hazardous material Thursday morning.
Screenshot of Total Traffic Miami Video
Florida Turnpike’s southbound lanes heading from Palm Beach to Broward County have reopened nearly three hours after a rollover crash brought traffic to a standstill Thursday morning.
A flatbed truck rolled over at the 78 Mile Post, spilling chlorine, said Lt. Yanko Reyes, spokesman for Florida Highway Patrol. A blue civic was also hit by debris from the rollover flatbed, he said. The left lane in the northbound side of the Turnpike was also blocked, according to Reyes.
Flat bed truck rollover Florida’s Turnpike southbound to northbound lanes, southbound lanes and northbound left lane are blocked at this time. Traffic diverted southbound at Atlantic Boulevard. Please use caution and seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/Y8kVg2zhQ8
At least four miles of motorists were stuck on the southbound lanes between Atlantic Avenue and Glades Road with more than eight miles of overall delay, according to Total Traffic Miami.
. @PBCFR continues to clear this hazmat situation. Turnpike SB Before Glades Road.
️ 4 miles of motorists are stuck on Turnpike SB between Atlantic Ave & Glades Rd. ️ 8+ Miles of overall delays.
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