'Roadway collapse' closes SR-434 in Oviedo

OVIEDO, Fla. — A short section of State Road 434 remains closed in Oviedo for an indefinite period as crews repair a “roadway collapse” that happened Saturday.

The section of SR-434 spanning from Artesia to Hammock Lane in Oviedo is closed in both directions, officials said.

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Firefighters said a 3x3 foot hole developed over a culvert in the area, with water in the hole.

Multiple officials are assessing the hole and its impact on the rest of the road.

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Florida Department of Transportation officials inspected the affected section of State Road 434 and determined a drainage pipe under the road needs to be completely replaced.

Drivers should use Tuskawilla Road and Red Bug Lake/Mitchell Hammock Roads as alternate routes, transit officials said.

The section of 434 that is closed handles about 19,600 vehicles per day, according to FDOT.

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