Brooksville, FL – Drivers in Hernando County are facing delays this morning after a traffic crash blocked the southbound lanes of Sunshine Grove Road near the intersection with Cortez Boulevard, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
According to deputies, the crash is causing a full southbound roadblock on Sunshine Grove Road, and motorists should expect slowdowns in the area. The sheriff’s office said the roadway typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to clear during incidents of this nature, though the timeframe may vary depending on the severity of the scene.
The crash was reported just after 8 a.m., and deputies are currently on-site directing traffic and working with first responders. No information has been released regarding injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Drivers traveling through Brooksville, Hernando County, and the surrounding areas are urged to avoid the intersection of Cortez Boulevard (State Road 50) and Sunshine Grove Road if possible.
The sheriff’s office is asking residents to use alternate routes until the roadway is cleared. Motorists traveling toward commercial areas along Cortez Boulevard or heading south toward Hexam Road and Centralia Road should expect added congestion throughout the morning.
According to the sheriff’s office, residents can monitor real-time updates on traffic accidents and emergency responses through the county’s online CAD incident portal. Deputies also reminded drivers to follow the state’s Move Over Law when approaching active crash scenes or first responders working on roadways.
Officials will provide further updates as more information becomes available or once the area is reopened to traffic.
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