20 Jun 2023 | 02:39 PM UTC
US: Chemical spill prompts closure of I-75 in Alachua County, Florida, June 20
Chemical spill in Alachua County, Florida, US, on June 20 forces closure of Interstate Highway 75 Seek alternative routes.
Event
A chemical spill has forced the closure of Interstate Highway 75 (I-75) in both directions in Alachua County, Florida, between the cities of Gainesville and Alachua on June 20. Northbound traffic is being diverted at the 390-mile marker to Florida State Road 222, and southbound traffic is being diverted at the 399-mile marker to US Route 441.
The chemical spill and associated highway closure are likely to cause transport disruptions through at least the afternoon of June 20.
Advice
Seek alternative routes that bypass I-75. Heed the instructions of emergency personnel.
