Traffic Advisory: Brief Slowdowns and Ramp Closures along Interstate 75 in Marion County

File photo: Interstate 75 [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette]

Motorists are advised of a slowdown in traffic along northbound Interstate 75 (I-75) north of U.S. 27 and southbound I-75 north of County Road (C.R.) 318 in Marion County starting as soon as 8 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Traffic will be briefly slowed down to 20 mph in both directions by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers to allow Duke Energy to remove a fiber optic cable. Once work is completed, traffic will be released.

FHP troopers will also briefly stop traffic for 5 to 10 minutes at the State Road (S.R.) 326 on ramp to northbound I-75 and the C.R. 318 on ramp to southbound I-75 while this work takes place.

Drivers should expect delays. Please drive alert, avoid distractions, and follow the direction of FHP troopers.

For more information about this project, contact Duke Energy at FLTransmissionEnhancements @duke-energy.com or 877-840-0101.

Questions? Please contact the FDOT Public Information Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us or 386-943-5593.