Travelers trying to get from central Pasco County to the interstate might have to plan a little extra time.
Traffic continues to be tied up a bit on State Road 54, about a quarter-mile west of Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel. That’s because a contractor his a force main on Wednesday, forcing Pasco County crews to have to come and repair it. Those crews are preparing the road for asphalt replacement, according to county spokesman Doug Tobin, and should happen by Thursday afternoon.
The line breach has forced one lane to be closed in each direction of State Road 54 near its interchange with I-75, but is not directly affecting the State Road 56 interchange a couple miles south, which might make a good alternate route for travelers.
All of the work is expected to be completed Thursday evening, with the lanes re-opening on Friday.
