Lake County, FL – A section of Lakeshore Drive between West Woodward Avenue and Eustis Road has been closed indefinitely due to flooding from this week’s heavy rainfall, officials confirmed Tuesday morning.
According to Lake County Emergency Management, local crews — assisted by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) — are actively working to pump water from residential areas and reduce further flood damage.
Traffic is being detoured through W. Woodward Ave. and Eustis Rd., and drivers are urged to use caution and expect delays while flood recovery continues. Officials did not provide a timeline for reopening the roadway, emphasizing that safety assessments and water removal operations remain ongoing.
Residents nearby have reported standing water in yards and low-lying intersections after several days of persistent rain. The closure affects both local commuters and service vehicles traveling through the area.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the closed section and to allow extra travel time when navigating alternate routes. Crews will remain on-site throughout the week as weather conditions improve and water levels recede.
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