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Major Crash Shuts Down Southbound I-95 Near Mims
14 Jul
Summary
- Southbound I-95 closed near mile marker 227 in Brevard County.
- The closure began around 4:30 a.m. following an FHP-reported crash.
- US-1 is suggested as an alternate route during the shutdown.

Southbound Interstate 95 near Mims in Brevard County was shut down due to a morning crash. The Florida Highway Patrol reported the incident occurred near mile marker 227. All southbound lanes were closed as of 5:30 a.m. on July 14, 2026, approximately one hour after the initial report.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and assessing the scene. As a result of the closure, drivers looking to travel southbound on I-95 are being advised to use US-1 as a temporary alternate route. Updates on the reopening of the affected stretch of highway are expected.