Palmetto Expressway

Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade reopens after investigation

Chopper 6 captured major backups and a heavy police presence on Monday morning

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Northbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County were temporarily shut down Monday morning, causing a traffic nightmare.

Chopper 6 was over the scene on SR 826, near Southwest 8th Street, where there were major backups and a heavy police presence just after 11:00 a.m.

Florida Highway Patrol officials later said that the highway had to be closed momentarily during a follow-up to a fatal crash investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.

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