John Young Parkway reopens; suspicious package deemed OK, police say
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Update (5 p.m.): Kissimmee Police Sgt. Raquel Fernandez told FOX 35 that there were no explosions found and that the scene has been cleared. North John Young Parkway has since reopened.
Original story
Parts of North John young Parkway are closed while Kissimmee police investigate a "suspicious package," according to the Kissimmee Police Department.
The investigation is happening near North John Young Parkway and Columbia Avenue.
N. John Young Parkway shutdown
What we know:
The following roads are closed:
- Northbound N. John Young Parkway at Columbia Avenue
- Southbound N. John Young Parkway at Donegan Avenue
Traffic is being rerouted in the area, police said. Drivers should use an alternate route.
Traffic map
The Source: The information is from the Kissimmee Police Department.