Wednesday’s tanker crash in Manatee County has indefinitely closed I-75 Southbound between Exit #224, US 301, and Exit #220, SR 64.  All Northbound lanes have been reopened.

Southbound drivers should plan for alternates roadways.  The most direct route from I-75 is US 301 West to US 41 South to SR 64 East to reconnect to the Southbound lanes of the interstate. 

Expect heavy volume on all of the secondary roadsways in Manatee County near I-75, US 301, US 41, and SR 64. 

Northbound US 301 remains closed as well at I-75.  Traffic is being detoured on the local service road. 

Drivers exiting the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Southbound wishing to connect with Southbound 75 should exit at US-41 South and connect with SR 64 East.  SR 64 will again reconnect you with I-75.

Officials say these closures could be in place for days, weeks or longer.  Today is the last day of classes for students in Manatee, so tomorrow should be a little easier without the school buses on the roads.