Southbound lanes of Sawgrass Expressway reopened in Broward after early-morning crash

The southbound lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway have been reopened in Broward after a crash early Wednesday morning.

All southbound lanes and two northbound lanes were closed for hours on the Sawgrass Expressway at Sample Road in Coral Springs.

That crash and closure led to major impacts during the Wednesday morning commute. Despite the roadway being reopened, heavy delays remained in the area, and drivers are being asked to seek an alternate route if possible.

"You can't get on at Sample, you also can't get on at Atlantic," CBS News Miami's Austin Carter said while the road was shut down.

Carter said that Commercial would be the first option for the Sawgrass Expressway, but traffic was also heavy in that area.

"I think a lot of folks are going to be using that first alternate," Carter warned. "You should just head south on Nob Hill. Take Sunrise over to the Sawgrass if you can. You can also just stay on Nob Hill if you're headed to I-595 (Wednesday) morning."

It's unknown if injuries were reported.

No other information was released.