The Alachua County Public Works Department announced an emergency road closure on SW 24^th Avenue between SW 91^st Street and SW 87^th Way in Gainesville due to a minor sinkhole opening.

According to an Alachua County press release on Wednesday, drivers will be detoured around the closed area and residents in the Shannon Woods subdivision exiting the neighborhood using SW 88^th Street will only be able to go east on SW 24^th Avenue.

The release states, “Drivers should use caution, stay alert and focused, follow the designated detour signs, and maintain a safe speed and following distance when traveling through the detour. Drivers should expect delays and plan ahead during this construction.”

For more information, contact Alachua County Construction Inspection Superintendent Aaron Burke at 352-548-1240.