Eusits, FL (352today.com) – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be closing southbound State Road (S.R.) 19 (North Bay Street) from Gottsche Avenue to East McDonald Avenue in Eustis on Wednesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 19. The overnight closures are needed to install traffic signal strain poles at the Clifford Avenue intersection.
The southbound road closure will be implemented as early as 8 p.m. each night and is scheduled to be removed by 6 a.m. the following morning.
Detour information:
- Motorists wishing to continue south on S.R. 19 should turn left on Gottsche Avenue, right on North Eustis Street, right on East McDonald Avenue, and left onto S.R. 19.

The work schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, please visit cflroads.com/project/445297-1. FDOT advises motorists to use caution, remain alert, and follow all posted detour signs.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT District Five Public Information Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us or (386) 943-5593.
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