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All lanes reopened after depression at U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas Co.

Depression U.S. 19 and Curlew
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County said a depression formed at U.S. 19 and Curlew Road and closed multiple lanes on U.S. 19.

Florida Department of Transportation contractors were working to repair the road and all lanes were reopened by Friday morning.

The closures caused significant delays for northbound traffic on U.S. 19 on Thursday evening, Pinellas County said.

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