Downed cable line closes stretch of Palmetto Expressway

Drivers urged to avoid area

HIALEAH, Fla. – A stretch of the Palmetto Expressway was closed Friday morning because of a downed cable line.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported a downed cable line across the eastbound and westbound lanes near Northwest 47th Avenue.

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Vehicles were backed up for miles on the highway while Comcast crews worked to remove the cable line.

Drivers were urged to use Miami Gardens Drive as an alternate route.

All lanes were reopened about 7:30 a.m.

 

 


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