Leesburg, FL – A section of U.S. Highway 27 near Windmill Road in Leesburg was briefly shut down as crews ran an electrical line across the roadway.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the temporary closure was announced in a public traffic alert posted to the agency’s official Facebook page. Deputies said the shutdown was necessary while workers installed an electrical line across the highway.
Officials indicated the closure should only last a short amount of time, suggesting traffic would resume once the installation was safely completed.
The affected area is located along U.S. Highway 27 near Windmill Road, a commonly used route for commuters traveling between Leesburg and surrounding parts of Lake County. Drivers in the area may encounter brief delays or temporary detours while crews complete the work.
Authorities did not report any crashes or injuries connected to the closure. The traffic interruption appears to be planned utility work rather than an emergency response.
Motorists are advised to slow down near the work zone and follow any instructions from deputies or traffic control personnel directing vehicles around the affected section of roadway.
For many local commuters, especially students and young workers traveling through the Leesburg corridor, even short disruptions on Highway 27 can quickly create backups during busy travel periods.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local traffic updates and allow extra travel time if passing through the area while work is underway.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said additional updates would be provided if the closure lasts longer than expected.
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