Columbia County, FL – Drivers traveling north on Interstate 75 in North Florida are facing major delays Monday after a semi-truck caught fire, forcing a full shutdown of the highway.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, all northbound lanes of I-75 at mile marker 409 in Columbia County were shut down as of Monday afternoon due to the vehicle fire. Authorities said traffic has backed up for several miles, extending past the county line into Alachua County near mile marker 405.
The closure is impacting commuters traveling between Gainesville, Lake City, and surrounding areas, with delays expected to continue as emergency crews work to contain the fire and clear the scene. Officials have not yet provided an estimated time for reopening.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Congestion is expected to worsen during peak travel hours as traffic continues to build behind the closure.
No injuries have been confirmed at this time, and the cause of the semi-truck fire remains under investigation.
This stretch of I-75 is a major corridor through North Florida, and full closures are expected to have a ripple effect on nearby highways and local roads throughout Columbia and Alachua counties.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local traffic updates and allow extra travel time if heading north through the region.
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