NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 27, 2026Miami-Dade County
Sawgrass Expressway crash causes major drywall spill and lane closures
A collision between a tractor-trailer and a dump truck on the Sawgrass Expressway near Sample Road resulted in a significant drywall spill and temporary lane closures. No injuries were reported, and the roadway has since been reopened.
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Commuters in Broward County experienced significant traffic delays on Wednesday morning due to the closure of southbound lanes and two northbound lanes on the Sawgrass Expressway.
Key Facts
- A tractor-trailer rear-ended a dump truck on the Sawgrass Expressway near Sample Road.
- The crash occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
- The tractor-trailer struck a concrete barrier wall, resulting in a spill of drywall across the roadway.
- No injuries or hospitalizations were reported.
- All southbound lanes were closed for cleanup of the drywall and damaged barrier wall.
- Two northbound lanes were closed during the emergency response.
- Traffic was diverted off the expressway at Sample Road.
- The roadway has since been reopened to traffic.