COMMUTE ADDS SOME EXTRA COME. THIS TRAFFIC ALERT. >> WE’RE STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS. IF YOU’RE HEADING NORTH ON I-75 FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY THIS MORNING. EXPECT SOME DELAYS BECAUSE OF THIS. A DUMP TRUCK SMASHED INTO THE PROCTOR ROAD OVERPASS IN SARASOTA COUNTY. >> SPILLING ROCKS ALL OVER THE ROAD. YOU’RE LOOKING LIVE AT THE ROAD RIGHT NOW. LOOK AT THE BACKUPS NORTH OF THE CLARK ROAD EXIT. SOME OF THE NORTHBOUND LAN
Dump truck slams into overpass along I-75 in Sarasota County
Updated: 7:48 AM EDT Mar 9, 2026
A dump truck traveling along northbound I-75 collided with the Proctor Road overpass in Sarasota County.The crash happened near mile marker 206 on Monday morning. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said it’s helping the Florida Highway Patrol, and traffic will be impacted for some time.SCSO advised drivers to avoid the area if possible, as congestion will occur. FHP said two northbound lanes are open for traffic, and the pattern will change as clean up requires.Gulf Coast News has reached out to FHP to confirm if anyone was injured in the crash.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. —
A dump truck traveling along northbound I-75 collided with the Proctor Road overpass in Sarasota County.
The crash happened near mile marker 206 on Monday morning. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said it’s helping the Florida Highway Patrol, and traffic will be impacted for some time.
SCSO advised drivers to avoid the area if possible, as congestion will occur. FHP said two northbound lanes are open for traffic, and the pattern will change as clean up requires.
Gulf Coast News has reached out to FHP to confirm if anyone was injured in the crash.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.