Travel Alert: Alligator Alley reopens
Update:
As of 6 a.m., all lanes of Alligator Alley have reopened.
Original post: Travel Advisory: Alligator Alley closed due to heavy smoke from wildfire
Due to significantly reduced visibility from heavy smoke in the area, FDOT announced that all northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 between Exit 80 (State Road (S.R.) 29) and Exit 23 (U.S. 27) remained closed as of 1 a.m. this morning.
Traffic is being rerouted based on the fire perimeter, smoke plume direction, and real-time visibility conditions, FDOT said in a release.
Travelers are urged to use the following detour routes or find an alternate route.
Northbound (Miami to Naples area):
From the Miami area on I-75 northbound, take Exit 23 (U.S. 27) south to S.R. 997 south to U.S. 41
Take U.S. 41 north to Naples
From U.S. 41 take Collier Blvd. (S.R. 951) north to I-75
Northbound (Miami to Fort Myers area):
From the Miami area on I-75 northbound take Exit 23 (U.S. 27) north to S.R. 80 west to I-75.
Southbound (Naples/Fort Myers area to Miami):
From I-75 south take S.R. 29 south to U.S. 41 south to Miami
From U.S. 41, take S.R 997 north to U.S. 27 to I-75
Southbound (Ft. Myers to Miami area):
From I-75 south take S.R. 80 East through the town of LaBelle and the town of Clewiston, continue on U.S. 27/S.R. 80 East to South Bay, and follow U.S. 27 South to the Miami area
“Motorists should plan ahead or determine alternate travel options, as well as check fuel levels, drive alert, and be aware of changing speed limits and travel conditions,” officials said.
Updates to travel conditions including road closures can be seen in real-time at FL511.com.
FDOT said it will continue to monitor conditions and closely coordinate with local officials and emergency responders.