Alachua County Public Works Department will temporarily close a portion of Southwest 24th Avenue, between Southwest 91st Street and 87th Way, to repair a sinkhole beneath the pedestrian path on the south side of the roadway.
The closure will begin Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
A detour will direct traffic around the closure. Residents of the Shannon Woods subdivision exiting via Southwest 88th Street will only be able to travel east on Southwest 24th Avenue.
Drivers are advised to use caution, stay alert, follow posted detour signs, and maintain safe speeds and following distances while traveling through the area. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan accordingly.
For more information about the detour, contact Construction Inspection Superintendent Aaron Burke at 352-548-1240 or aburke@alachuacounty.us.
