The eastbound lanes of State Road 836 (Dolphin Expressway) at Northwest 17th Avenue are shut down this Friday due to emergency construction, according to officials with the Florida Department of Transportation.

The lanes will be closed until around noon "due to a crane mechanical issue," authorities said.

One westbound left lane will also be closed from Interstate 95 to west of Northwest 12th Avenue during the roadwork, FDOT said.

Drivers should seek alternate routes, including State Route 112, Flagler Street, Southwest 8th Street or South Dixie Highway.

Officials said the detour below will guide drivers around the closure:

Exit at NW 17 Avenue, then continue south across NW 7 Street

Turn left at SW 1 Street and continue east

Turn right at South Miami Avenue

Turn right to access th

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