Morning traffic updates for Wednesday, September 5th

TAMPA - HAPPENING NOW:

8:51 -- RIVERVIEW: Crash w/roadblock reported @ intersection of US-301 & Balm Riverview Rd

8:50 -- I-275 TAMPA UPDATE: Crash southbound is just past the Himes/Howard/Armenia exit, on the left inside shoulder. Slow back to I-4 junction.

8:29 -- HOWARD FRANKLAND UPDATE: Cars involved in crash NB 275 past hump have been moved, FHP gone. Visual delay should ease up.

8:26 -- CLEARWATER: Crash on westbound Curlew Rd past Countryside w/EMS on scene.

8:12 -- HOWARD FRANKLAND UPDATE: Accident on NB I-275 (EB toward #Tampa) is past the hump, on outside (right) shoulder.

7:53 -- HOWARD FRANKLAND BRIDGE: Current drive time to #Tampa on NB I-275 (4th St N to Kennedy) = 20-25 minutes. Take your sunglasses!

7:52 -- WESLEY CHAPEL: Crash on SR-54 east of Meadow Pointe Blvd. Not reported with roadblock.

7:39 -- CLEARWATER: Fender bender @ Automobile Blvd & Ulmerton Rd

7:24 -- SUNCOAST PKWY/VETERANS EXWY: Drive time southbound from SR-54 to the I-275 exit ramps = 31 minutes

7:19 -- TAMPA - COUNTRYWAY: Crash @ Waters Ave/Country Hollow Dr. No injuries reported to HCSO

6:58 -- I-4 TAMPA: Minor crash westbound near 21st/22nd streets. Road Ranger on scene. Adding to usual delays into downtown junction w/I-275

6:52 -- SPRING HILL: New accident - Monteverde Dr & Killern Ln. No roadblock. Still have earlier crash on SB 41 & Painter Place.

6:48 -- HILLSBOROUGH - PLANT CITY: RR Xing arms stuck down @ Sam Allen & Paul Buchman. CSX responding. Use Knights-Griffin (E/W) or WIlder.

6:37 -- PLANT CITY UPDATE: FHP moved location of the crash on County Line Rd to cross street Shepherd.

6:34 -- PLANT CITY: Crash w/roadblock reported on County Line Rd @ Forestview Dr, between Ewell & Shepherd Rd

6:23 -- DOVER UPDATE: Obstruction on Sydney Rd is a downed tree @ Sydney-Dover Rd.

6:15 -- HILLSBOROUGH CO - DOVER: "Obstruction" reported @ Sydney Rd & Dover Rd

6:06 -- HOWARD FRANKLAND: "Obstruction" reported on NB 275 on St. Pete side of the bridge (toward #Tampa). I'm checking my traffic cams....

6:05 -- LAKELAND: Accident on US-92 & Fish Hatchery Rd. No roadblock reported.

6:04 -- SPRING HILL: Crash blocking lanes on SB US-41 & Painter Place.

6:03 -- INTERSTATES and bridges are accident free.

5:38 -- LAKELAND: Crash on NB Bartow Rd & Winter Lake Rd (in front of Polk College)

5:19 -- LAKELAND: Disabled vehicle blocking the right lane of SB US-98 @ Wilder Rd.

5:11 -- GIBSONTON UPDATE: There isn't an update! FHP removed call from its screen. I'm trying to get to the bottom of this one for ya!

5:04 -- POLK CO - DAVENPORT: Crash with injuries on US-27 & Barry Rd. Unknown roadblock. FHP en route.

5:00 AM -- GIBSONTON: Crash reportedly involving a semi & a vehicle on SB US-41 approaching Gibsonton Drive. FHP not yet on scene.