Westbound lanes of Interstate 4 are currently shut down between Exit 57 (ChampionsGate) and Exit 55 (Haines City) due to a depression in the roadway

UPDATE: The lanes began reopening just before 6 a.m. and were fully reopened by 8 a.m.

Traffic on Interstate 4 westbound in Polk County came to a halt Tuesday evening after a depression in the roadway forced officials to close all lanes near Exit 55, US-27 in Davenport.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the closure began a little after 7 p.m., and emergency vehicles arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. Officials reported the affected area spans mile markers 57 to 56.

Drivers are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes, as the closure is classified as a major event