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Traffic Advisory: Sinkhole reported on Orange County road

ORLANDO, Fla. — A sinkhole has appeared on Conway Road near Conway and Hoffner, causing parts of the road to be shut down and traffic to be rerouted.

Orange County deputies are blocking off the area because of the sinkhole in one of the northbound lanes of Conway Road. Though the sinkhole is described as small, it is very deep, leading officials to reroute traffic through nearby business parking lots to keep everyone safe.

A deputy on scene noted that the sinkhole is small yet very deep, and precautions are in place to prevent vehicles from approaching it. Due to its depth, traffic has been rerouted, with local businesses serving as alternate routes, possibly causing temporary disruptions.

Authorities are actively managing the situation to minimize the impact.

The situation is ongoing, with deputies actively managing traffic and ensuring public safety around the affected area on Conway Road.

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Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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