GLADES COUNTY, Fla.  —  Due to severe flooding from heavy rainfall in the region, State Road 29 remains closed while State Road 78 through the Ortona area reopened moments ago.

A designated detour remains in place for State Road 29 to guide motorists around the flooded area.

Drivers should allow extra travel time, exercise caution near flooded roadways, and follow all posted detour signage.

Directions for the detour are as follows:

Northbound (Labelle to U.S. 27)

• From Labelle, head north on S.R. 29
• Take S.R. 78 east to U.S. 27
• Head north on U.S. 27, back to S.R. 29

Southbound (U.S. 27 to Labelle)

• Head south on U.S. 27 to S.R. 78
• Take S.R. 78 west to S.R. 29
• Head south on S.R. 29 to Labelle

Motorists should plan ahead or determine alternate travel options, as well as check fuel levels, drive alert, and be aware of changing speed limits and travel conditions.

Updates to travel conditions including road closures can be seen in real-time at FL511.com.

FDOT will continue to monitor conditions and closely coordinate with local officials and emergency responders.