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Polk Parkway East Lanes Reopen: FL 5-1-1

All lanes of Polk Parkway were closed for about two hours Monday afternoon because of obstruction blocking lanes.

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Drivers experienced delays Monday afternoon along Polk Parkway because of obstruction.
Drivers experienced delays Monday afternoon along Polk Parkway because of obstruction. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

POLK COUNTY, FL — East Polk Parkway lanes have reopened as of 4:45 p.m., according to Florida 5-1-1.

Original Patch Story:

All lanes on Polk Parkway East just before mile marker 16 are blocked because of obstruction on the roadway, Florida 5-1-1 reported.

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According to officials, the Florida Highway Patrol has been directing vehicles onto the shoulder with orange cones as of 4:10 p.m. If you are headed in this direction, expect delays.

No word yet on what caused the obstruction.

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