The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Businesses struggle as Military Trail repairs continue after jet crash
Military Trail in Greenacres remains partially closed following last week's fatal jet crash, impacting traffic and local businesses as repair efforts progress.
A private Learjet crash in Greenacres last week killed nine people and created a large crater in Military Trail, disrupting traffic and local businesses near a high school.
FDOT says crews are repairing the road to restore traffic flow in both directions, with work focusing on reopening the southbound lanes first as investigators excavate and examine the site.
Parts of Military Trail remained closed during the on-site investigations, but authorities reported progress as northbound and southbound lanes began reopening.
Local business owners describe ongoing struggles, with MT'S Barbershop noting a lack of customers since the incident, despite reopening after temporary closures.
Contractors began repairs after on-site investigations concluded, and the roadway repairs aimed to restore normal traffic conditions in the area.
Nearly two weeks after the crash, FDOT indicated that all lanes were reopened, marking the end of the major disruption to traffic and commerce.