ORLANDO, Fla. — Update:
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 reopened Friday morning -- more than 12 hours after they were closed for a death investigation.
“The roadway is now open,” Orlando police tweeted. “Thank you to the community for your patience.”
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Channel 9 expects to receive an update from police on the investigation sometime Friday.
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Earlier story:
A section of Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando is shut down for a death investigation.
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All eastbound lanes of I-4 are closed at John Young Parkway.
Units are currently working a death investigation at I4 East and Orange Blossom Trail. I4 East at John Young Parkway is currently closed, but the express lane remains open. Expect delays. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/92WI8oIWIM
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 27, 2023
Drivers are able to use the I-4 Express Lanes in the area to help get around the shutdown.
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Traffic is building south of downtown Orlando as other drivers are maneuvering through alternates to get back on the highway.
As of 5 a.m. it is unclear when the eastbound lanes of I-4 will be reopened.
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A source with Orlando Police Department has confirmed there is an ongoing death investigation.
Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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