Sawgrass Expressway lanes reopen after report of hit-and-run crash

An investigation that drew a large police response in the Coral Springs area led to all lanes being closed on a stretch of the Sawgrass Expressway, leaving rush-hour commuters facing long delays Thursday afternoon.

Police encouraged the public to keep away from University Drive and the Sawgrass Expressway as they investigated what was reported as a hit-and-run crash on the Florida Highway Patrol’s traffic website. Authorities haven’t yet released details about what happened.

It happened after 3 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol’s website. And by about 4:40 p.m., the Sawgrass Expressway was reopened, Coral Springs police tweeted.

Traffic backed up for miles with lanes closed on the Sawgrass Expressway on Thursday afternoon. (Juan Ortega)

A police spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment.

The intersection of the Sawgrass Expressway and University Drive is at the boundary line of Coral Springs, to the south, and Parkland, to the north. Among the shopping plazas just south of the Sawgrass is the North Springs Plaza, which has a Target as an anchor store.

We are currently working an active investigation in the area of Sawgrass and University. Be advised University and Wiles is shut down Northbound as well as the Sawgrass Expressway from 441 to Coral Ridge Drive in both directions! Please seek alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/bIEvJ3O7MS

— Coral Springs Police (@CoralSpringsPD) October 13, 2022

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