Southbound and Northbound Lanes on River Road (SR 777) Closed Due to Traffic Accident at Tempest Harbor Loop
Law enforcement is present, and motorists are urged to use alternate routes
VENICE, Fla. –The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and law enforcement have temporarily closed both northbound and southbound River Road (SR 777) from East Venice Avenue to just north of Center Road due to a serious traffic accident earlier today. Southbound River Road traffic can turn right onto Venice Avenue to continue southbound and northbound traffic can use River Road but must turn left at Center Road and then turn right onto Venice Avenue to continue northbound.
Law enforcement is present and conducting traffic detours while investigation and cleanup are ongoing. There is no indication of when lanes will reopen at this time.
Stay tuned to real-time traffic updates via our website https://fl511.com/ or dial 511.
Please use caution in the area, plan for delays or use an alternate route if possible.