Overnight rain causes construction delay on I-75 southbound exit ramp to Palmetto Expressway

Traffic backed up for miles as result of delay

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The exit ramp to the Palmetto Expressway from Interstate 75 southbound was closed during the Thursday morning rush hour because of a construction delay.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, overnight rain hindered the paving and striping of the lanes on the highway.

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The ramp was scheduled to be closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday, but the rain caused a delay that impacted traffic in the early morning.

When Sky 10 flew over the scene Thursday morning, cones could be seen blocking drivers from entering.

Traffic was backed up for several miles.


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Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014.