Miami-Dade crash prompts Palmetto Expressway delays in both directions

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – An early Friday morning crash prompted the closure of some southbound and northbound lanes on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County.

The delays on the Palmetto, also known as State Road 826, were in the area of Northwest 58 and 36 streets.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded to a vehicle crash with a roadblock on the Palmetto shortly after 6:25 a.m., at Northwest 58 Street, and at about 7 a.m., at Northwest 36 Street.

Meanwhile, in Broward County, authorities warned drivers to beware of flooded areas including Hallandale Beach Boulevard, east of U.S. 1, and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

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