Depression opens off US 19 at Curlew Road; closures in place
Depression opens off US 19 at Curlew Road; closures in place
A portion of Curlew Road near the U.S. 19 intersection in Pinellas County, Florida, has been closed after a depression opened in the roadway. Local authorities have blocked the affected area for public safety while engineers assess the damage and determine repairs.
What happened: Officials report a depression — a localized collapse or subsidence in the pavement — opened on Curlew Road just off U.S. 19. Crews immediately closed the roadway in the affected section to prevent vehicles from driving into the hazardous area.
Location: Curlew Road at U.S. 19, Pinellas County (Tampa Bay area), Florida.
Traffic impacts: Motorists should expect closures and detours in the area. Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection if possible and use alternate routes until crews reopen lanes and the roadway is declared safe.
Response and safety: Road maintenance and public works teams are on-scene to evaluate the cause and extent of the depression. Engineers will inspect the subgrade and pavement to determine next steps and an estimated timeline for repairs. Residents and businesses near the closure should follow local detour signs and official guidance.
Watch: A video report of the roadway depression is available from the original source: Watch the WTSP report.
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Related coverage: The closure was reported in WTSP’s local Pinellas County news and the story may be updated as officials release more information.
Reported: 10/16/2025
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