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I-4 reopens after overnight flooding causes major shutdown

Drivers should use extra caution if traveling in the area.

Part of I-4 shut down in Osceola County due to flooding Traffic on I-4 was slowed overnight Monday in Osceola County due to flooding concerns on part of the interstate. (WFTV)

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Traffic on I-4 was slowed overnight Monday in Osceola County due to flooding concerns on part of the interstate.

Traffic was impacted in both directions of I-4 near mile marker 62 at World Drive.

A section of the roadway was blocked by safety cones, with water pooling in some areas.

A Florida Department of Transportation website reported that both directions of I-4 are shut down, with traffic being directed onto World Drive.

Troopers confirmed both directions of I-4 were reopened around 8:45 a.m.

Drivers should continue to use extra caution if traveling in the area.

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