Depression causing major traffic delays on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County

DUNEDIN, Fla. - A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts. 

What we know:

Pinellas County officials said contractors with the Florida Department of Transportation are working to repair the depression. However, it's causing major traffic impacts, including the following: 

• The westbound lanes of Curlew Road are closed west of U.S. 19.
• The northbound curb lane of U.S. 19 is closed in the area.
• The southbound U.S. 19 left turn lane to Curlew Road is closed.

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The closures are causing delays, particularly for northbound traffic on U.S. 19, according to the county. 

What's next:

FDOT said they are expecting to finish up repairs and reopen the lanes by midnight on Thursday. Until then, county officials said drivers should avoid the area.