Monday, October 8, 2018

Hurricane Michael – October 8, 2018 - 6 PM Update

Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum announced that in preparation for the significant tidal surge anticipated for our coastal areas in Levy County, SR 24 at the Number 4 Bridge will be closed to traffic going onto the island of Cedar Key at 5 PM Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Only residents and business owners with proper re-entry credentials after the closure is posted will be allowed onto the island to make any final preparations.

SR 40 west at the Yankeetown General Store will be closed to all traffic at 5 PM tomorrow. 

The following public boat ramps will be closed at 12 PM tomorrow October 9, 2018. Boat ramp closures will be in effect until the storm passes and can be safely reopened for boating traffic.

·       SR 40 - Yankeetown
·       Shell Mound
·       Number 4 Bridge - Cedar Key
·       Both ramps in the City of Cedar Key.

The inside and outside ramp in the City of Cedar Key will remain open only for commercial fishermen use after 12 PM tomorrow.