Truck spills pavers, shuts down I-4 near Turnpike in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Monday morning got off to a bad start for some motorists along I-4 in Orlando.

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Traffic was a mess near the Florida’s Turnpike for eastbound drivers.

Delays on I-4 near Florida's Turnpike (Orlando Police Department)

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That’s because a load of pavers caused a mess when they fell from a truck.

#Drone9 flying over I-4 E near the Turnpike. Crews working to clear hundreds of brick pavers that fell off a semi. Back ups building @alorenzotv pic.twitter.com/v2ujvsAICT
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) May 2, 2022

Photos: Semi spills brick pavers on stretch of I-4

The spill happened shortly before 6 a.m., according to Orlando police.

Officers closed the eastbound lanes of I-4 just east of the Turnpike. Police said that I-4 Express eastbound lanes would remain open to help alleviate traffic congestion.

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OPD said troopers and FDOT officials were assisting in the cleanup process.

Officers are currently working with @FHPOrlando & @MyFDOT to cleanup pavers that fell off a truck on I4 East near the turnpike. I4 East is closed just east of the Turnpike. The express lanes east bound will remain open. pic.twitter.com/i5J6w2i0Z3
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 2, 2022

No injuries were reported.

WFTV traffic anchor Alexa Lorezno is monitoring the breaking situation and will have updates and alternate routes on Eyewitness News This Morning.

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