I-75 southbound lanes reopen in Marion County after dump truck hits overpass: FHP
I-75 southbound lanes closed in Marion County
All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area are currently closed as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigates a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass. All southbound traffic is being diverted off at Exit 374.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.
As of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, all the lanes have now reopened.
What we know:
Troopers with the FHP are investigating a crash that took place around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on I-75 southbound near Mile Marker 370 in Marion County.
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According to a crash report, a dump truck was traveling southbound on I-75 in the outside lane when it collided with the County Road 320 overpass.
Officials say the dump truck was traveling with its bed in a raised position, causing the bed to collide with the overpass.
Traffic camera video shows significant damage to the overpass.
(Credit: Florida 511 traffic camera)
However, the 55-year-old man from Ocala who was driving the truck was not injured.
All southbound lanes of I-75, between Exits 374 (County Road 234) and Exit 368 (County Road 318) were closed early Wednesday morning as officials worked to clean up the debris. As of 10:30 a.m., all the lanes have reopened.
Although the overpass bridge has also reopened, traffic is restricted to one lane with flagging operations in place.
What you can do:
Authorities are asking drivers to use caution in the incident area as crews continue to work on repairs.
(Credit: Florida 511 traffic camera)
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in a press release on Sept. 24, 2025.