A small plane made an emergency landing on the Sawgrass Expressway Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP said the pilot is safe and is the only occupant on the plane.
The incident happened just east of University Drive. The plane was moved to the right shoulder and the eastbound right and center lanes are blocked as of 11 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
On Saturday the plane remained on the median. FHP advised motorists to use caution driving through the area.
The pilot is safe and is the only occupant on the plane. The plane was moved to the right shoulder and the lanes are expected to be reopened within the next hour. Please use caution and avoid area if possible. https://t.co/ZciJgOXZla pic.twitter.com/odPXWBMtk5
— FHP West Palm Beach (@FHPPalmBeach) August 8, 2020
A small plane made an emergency landing on The Sawgrass Expressway westbound, just east of University Dr. The right and center lanes are blocked at this time. Please use caution and avoid area if possible. pic.twitter.com/ohBTPKWMe2
— FHP West Palm Beach (@FHPPalmBeach) August 8, 2020
The pilot is safe and is the only occupant on the plane. The plane was moved to the right shoulder and the lanes are expected to be reopened within the next hour. Please use caution and avoid area if possible. https://t.co/ZciJgOXZla pic.twitter.com/odPXWBMtk5
— FHP West Palm Beach (@FHPPalmBeach) August 8, 2020