Motorist advisory for prescribed burn in Alachua County

Press release from Florida Highway Patrol

There is currently an active 85-acre prescribed burn at 22426 SW 46th Ave, within Alachua County. This may affect travel on SW 46th Ave in the area of State Road 45 and SW 202nd Street throughout the night and into the morning hours. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the area as visibility may deteriorate quickly especially during the night time and early morning hours. Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed and utilize low beam headlights in order to adapt to changing weather conditions.