POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Winter Haven roadway has been closed after reports of a tunnel about “the size of a football field” opening up in the ground near a construction site.

According to Winter Haven city officials, engineers have responded to the area near Intermodal Drive Friday morning and found a tunnel formed between two retention ponds.

What You Need To Know • A Winter Haven roadway has been closed after reports of a tunnel about “the size of a football field” opening up in the ground near a construction site • Engineers have responded to the area near Intermodal Drive Friday morning and found a tunnel formed between two retention ponds • The roadway itself remains intact, but the underground cavity beneath it must be evaluated before reopening

Authorities said there is an ex

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