Traffic & Transit

Expect Delays On New Tampa Highway, Deputies Have All Directions Closed

Drivers in Polk County who usually take New Tampa Highway should find an alternate route Wednesday afternoon as lanes are closed.

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Drivers will need to find alternate routes around New Tampa Highway as police activity has all directions closed.
Drivers will need to find alternate routes around New Tampa Highway as police activity has all directions closed. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

POLK COUNTY, FL — Police activity has New Tampa Highway closed in all directions from Chestnut Road to Airport Road Wednesday afternoon, Florida 511 reported.

Drivers should find an alternate route. No additional details have been released.

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