TRAFFIC ALERT: Several roads closed in Levy County due to dangerously low visibility

The Florida Highway Patrol says smoke coming from a prescribed burn in the Goethe State Forest is making it dangerous for drivers. Information on detours in our story.

By Denise Vickers January 30, 2024 6:45 am

Controlled burn with visible flames and smoke in a forested area of Goethe State Forest. — ContributedFlorida Forest ServiceThe Florida Forest Service began the prescribed burn at the Goethe State Forest on Monday.

LEVY COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has closed portions of three roads in Levy County this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 30.

FHP says the closures are due to smoke/fog in the area creating a hazard for motorists. Troopers say the smoke is from a prescribed burn at the Goethe State Forest which began on Monday.

The following roadways in Levy County are closed until further notice:

US 19 near the intersection of SR-121. The detour is setup south of the closure in Inglis at CR-40 and north of the closure at SR-24.
SR 121 is closed from the intersection of US-19 to CR-337. The detour is set up on CR-337.
CR 336 is closed from the intersection of CR-337 to SR-121.

The Florida Highway Patrol provides real-time road condition reports on its website.

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