FHP UPDATE: I-75 from North Port to Englewood in Sarasota County reopened

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that I-75 from North Port to Englewood in Sarasota County has officially reopened as of 4:00 p.m., after being closed due to rising water from Myakka River.

However, entrance ramps to the HW remain closed in that area.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) determined that water levels have receded far enough to safely reopen I-75 from mile marker 179 (North Port / Toledo Blade Blvd) to mile marker 193 (Englewood / Jacaranda Blvd) for motorists on both north and southbound lanes after close coordination with the Division of Emergency Management and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

In order to maintain safety, FDOT may implement more closures as the river's height changes. Personnel from FDOT and FHP are on-site at all times, keeping an eye on the bridge's stability and the height of the river.

Both directions of I-75 were closed from mile marker 179 (North Port / Toledo Blade Blvd) to mile marker 191 (Englewood / Jacaranda Blvd), according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

FDOT said the portion of I-75 in Sarasota County had to be closed due to rising water from the Myakka River Friday evening, which made it unsafe for drivers.

Please note the detours above are expected to be in place until the water recedes.

"Please drive with caution through the area as other flooding is being experienced in the area."

For up-to-date information on road closures and delays, visit theFL511 website.