Part of US 19 at Curlew Road closed due to depression in roadway

Drivers should seek alternate routes if you’re traveling in the area.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A portion of Curlew Road off of U.S. 19 is shut down after officials say a depression opened up in the roadway Thursday afternoon.

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue responded around 2 p.m. to the area, where traffic cameras show crews surrounding the depression.

Fire crews stayed on scene until the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrived.

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors are also on scene working to repair the depression.

Here are the closures currently in place:

The westbound lanes of Curlew Road are closed west of U.S. 19.The northbound U.S. 19 curb lane is closed in the area.The southbound U.S. 19 left-turn lane to Curlew Road is closed.

FDOT expects repairs to be complete and the lanes to be reopened by midnight.

Drivers should seek alternate routes if you’re traveling in the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.