GLADES COUNTY  —  Due to severe flooding from heavy rainfall in the region, State Road 78 and State Road 29 are closed in both directions until further notice.

A designated detour is in place 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, take S.R. 29 south to S.R. 80
• Head east on S.R. 80 to U.S. 27
• Take U.S. 27 north

Southbound (U.S. 27 to Labelle)

• Head south on U.S. 27 to S.R. 80
• Take S.R. 80 west to S.R. 29
• Head north 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.