Interstate 75 partially reopened in Manatee County after crash clogged highway

A crash on Interstate 75 in Manatee County temporarily closed at least one lane of the highway, clogging morning traffic Thursday.

Florida Highway Patrol reported all lanes of I-75 south near mile marker 223 between U.S. 301 and State Road 64 in Manatee County were reopened as of 11:15 a.m. Previously, at least one lane of the highway was closed.

Troopers later blocked the right southbound lane again, citing bridge repairs.

The crash was reported around 9:45 a.m., according to FHP.

Florida 511 traffic maps show traffic was backed up on I-75 to Interstate 275 at one point.

This story was originally published September 20, 2018 at 10:27 AM.