Tag Archives: I-75

In the weeks following the January I-75 tragedy that left 11 people dead, Republican State Representative Keith Perry from District 22 pushed lawmakers for improved signage along the interstate.  Perry says the accidents that occurred during the smoky and foggy conditions on the section of the interstate crossing Payne’s Prairie could …

Traffic monitoring cameras and dynamic message signs are being installed along some major streets in Ocala.  The message signs will give drivers who have to get off the interstate for unusual traffic conditions information about where to go, how long the travel time is and where you can re-enter I-75. The …

Night time drivers may experience some delays.  The I-75 southbound exit ramp onto Newberry Road will be closed for repaving tomorrow night and possibly Wednesday night, as well. Florida Department of Transportation Spokeswoman Laurie Windham says these closures are part of an even bigger project to reduce traffic back up …

The actions of medical staff and professionals who assisted during the fatal I-75 crashes in January are being commemorated this week. Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell hosted a ceremony yesterday to honor medical staff and professionals who sprang to action in the face of disaster. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Diaz …

Heavy smoke this morning throughout North Central Florida has reduced visibility on roadways and made for hazardous driving conditions.  While the fire in Levy Prairie just over the Alachua-Putnam county line may bring in some smoke, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Ludie Bond says the main source of the smoke is from …

Resurfacing along I-75 will cause delays in North Central Florida starting tomorrow. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Fernanda Ponce says the project aims to improve safety standards. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/I75wrap.mp3]

Road work continues to repair damage done by last month’s fatal I-75 crash.  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FMs Kim Ortiz says nighttime drivers will see some changes. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/02/ROADREPAIRWRAP.mp3]

State Representative Keith Perry held a press conference this afternoon to discuss plans for making the roadways safer in lieu of the horrific multi-car accident last week on Interstate-75. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Maria Tridas reports, Perry wants to see new technology utilized on signs on both ends of Payne’s Prairie. …

Expenses from Sunday’s crash on I-75 are increasing for those involved. WUFT-FM’s Brittany Bassler says one organization is giving aid to those affected. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/02/CrashVictimFundWrap.mp3]

Lidiane Carmo, 15, from Marietta, Georgia remains in Shands Hospital because of the serious injuries she sustained in the I-75 accidents this past weekend. Her entire family died in the crash including her mother, father, sister and uncle. The family members moved to the U.S. from Brazil and are undocumented. Some reports have …