if your going to Gainesville

[LWSVOL]

Be aware. River expected to crest on Friday..

From University of Florida Police

FDOT is currently monitoring the water levels at the Santa Fe River and the integrity of the bridges over the river at US 441 and I-75. They anticipate closing both bridges between 3 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET today (Wednesday) due to the rising waters. As a result, traffic will be diverted off the interstate north and south.
The preliminary detour is expected to be the following:

Northbound traffic will be encouraged to exit at SW Williston Rd (SR 121) and be routed to US 301 North. There will be a hard closure at the City of Alachua exit (US441) where all northbound traffic will be routed south to NW 53rd Ave. NW 53rd Ave will turn into one way eastbound traffic to NE Waldo Rd and directed north to US 301. Traffic at N. Main and NE 15ht St and NW 53rd Ave will only be allowed to turn east.

Southbound traffic will be diverted off I-75 in Columbia County and directed to US 19.

additional note from LWS: be sure you have a full tank of gas prior to getting into Florida

 

[Iam4utalways]

Does that mean I-75 is open?

 

[SDV]

Your what?

 

[LWSVOL]

Does that mean I-75 is open?

portions may be closed north of Gainesville depending on when you travel it

 

[Iam4utalways]

On the road, jammed up in Atlanta traffic heading down that way now.

 

[LWSVOL]

On the road, jammed up in Atlanta traffic heading down that way now.

you can expect lots of traffic all the way down

 

[CoaxialOrange]

Heading down Friday. Thanks for posting!

 

[JettVol]

Your what?

underrated quote of the day.

 

[Iam4utalways]

you can expect lots of traffic all the way down

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Jim]

Your what?

Whose going to Gainesville?

 

[greazy1722]

75 wide open..its just alot of traffic if coming south..other than that Gainesville didnt have much damage

 

[volfannbama]

On the road, jammed up in Atlanta traffic heading down that way now.

Then get off your phone and drive

 

[CAVPUT]

Might watch the availability of gas, too.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Also, get a double shot of penicillin...

 

[Volstylexx]

Another reason why that region isn't ready yet to host a football game that will bring 80,000 people into the area. When UT is sending their own police force to help Florida staff the game - the game shouldn't be there, imo.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Also, get a double shot of penicillin...

So Cafe Risque must still be open...I would avoid the crab cakes there.

 

[AM64]

Another reason why that region isn't ready yet to host a football game that will bring 80,000 people into the area. When UT is sending their own police force to help Florida staff the game - the game shouldn't be there, imo.

You'd think that local hotels might be full of people from harder hit areas, but FL wouldn't mind the opportunity to turn away Vol faithful and use sold TN seats for FL fans.

 

[87&91ALUM]

This from three hours ago. If they close I-75, you are in for one heck of a detour. And then there is the gas shortage. Be safe and good luck Vol fans. GBO!

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-pol...om-irma-could-close-i-75-stranding-thousands/

 

[allvol123]

Bad idea for UF to host this game.

 

[CountVolcula]

I pay a guy to go to the dump for me

 

[montanatenn]

Your what?

yore

 

[volfan102455]

Bad idea for UF to host this game.

Yes so it seems.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Keep you gas tanks full.

 

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

Yes so it seems.

I hope this was not some stupid gaytard pride thing when they can't handle it. Asking for extra police is good and scary at the same time...

Vols fans going to the game, please be careful.

Just curious do yall have hotel rooms already booked prior to Irma? Did you confirm reservations?

 

[UTP69]

Also, get a double shot of penicillin...

Priceless.

Where is the CDC when you need them?:loco: