OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are warning Central Florida drivers after a roadway connecting two counties is closed due to a prescribed.
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Troopers said US-192 is closed between St. Johns Heritage Parkway in Brevard County and Deer Park Road in Osceola County due to smoke in the area.
Officials have been monitoring the area all night and visibility issues have resulted in the closure.
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Troopers said alternate routes in the area can be State Road 520 to Deer Park Road, then back to US-192.
Drivers can also use State Road 60 to US-441, then north to US-192.
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Troopers said the roadway will remain closed until visibility improves.
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