Roads closed, some evacuations lifted in Collier brush fire

NAPLES, Fla. Alligator Alley is expected to remain closed overnight between State Road 29 (mile marker 80) and Golden Gate Parkway (mile marker 105) due to limited visibility and hazardous conditions from smoke and flames near the highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Morning commuters are encouraged to make necessary travel adjustments, leave early and expect delays.

Here’s the latest from the ongoing brush fire:

Road closures

If travelling eastbound on I-75, motorists are advised to take exit 105 (Golden Gate Parkway) to U.S. 41, turn left onto U.S. 41 and take it to State Road 29, then turn left onto State Road 29 to re-access I-75.

If travelling westbound on I-75, take exit 80 (State Road 29) north if you’re travelling north, but if heading south, take State Road 29 to U.S. 41, then turn right.

Collier Boulevard is also closed between Golden Gate Parkway and Rattlesnake Hammond Road until further notice, emergency officials said.

WINK News reporter Megan Contreras spoke live with Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Greg Bueno regarding road conditions:

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