ORLANDO, Fla. — Those driving through downtown Orlando will experience gridlock as officials shut down Orange Avenue as part of this weekend’s Immerse 2018 festival.
The road will be closed from Washington to Jackson streets through the weekend.
Drivers reported at least 23-minute delays Friday morning.
Drivers can use Hughey and Division avenues to get around the closure.
See detours below:
TRAFFIC 🚨 ALERT: Orlando has an event that will cause delays and closures on Orange Avenue. Avoid if you can by taking this detour. WHAT’S HAPPENING: https://at.wftv.com/2q20c56
Posted by Racquel Asa WFTV on Friday, October 19, 2018
Here is a detour map: pic.twitter.com/1G7OXfnL53
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) October 19, 2018
HEADS UP DOWNTOWN DRIVERS: Orange Avenue is closed from Washington to Jackson Street this morning through Sunday. I’m stuck in a complete standstill right now. Total mess down here. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/QsuBBgw9aa
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) October 19, 2018
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