Gainesville, Fla. – A traffic crash has closed NE 39th Avenue near the Alachua County Jail, disrupting travel and prompting detours.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, NE 39th Avenue is currently shut down in front of the jail following a crash reported Friday. Authorities said eastbound traffic on NE 39th Avenue has been stopped, and drivers are being rerouted away from the area.
Officials have not released details about the number of vehicles involved or whether there are injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The closure is expected to impact commuters traveling through northeast Gainesville, particularly those heading toward Gainesville Regional Airport. Authorities urged drivers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
“Please avoid this area and find an alternate route,” the sheriff’s office said in its advisory.
Traffic disruptions in this corridor can affect students and workers commuting during peak hours, especially with limited alternate eastbound routes nearby.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local updates and follow posted detour signs as crews respond to the scene and work to clear the roadway.
No timeline has been provided for when NE 39th Avenue will reopen.
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