Law enforcement activity shuts down busy interstate outside Tampa

FL westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for two exits Sunday afternoon

A major highway connecting Florida almost from gulf to ocean was partially shut down outside of Tampa on Sunday because of law enforcement activity.

The Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement that westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for two exits Sunday afternoon near Dinosaur World, the roadside tourist attraction that displays scaled-to-size replicas of dinosaurs outdoors.

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The law enforcement activity started in Polk County, and then it spilled into neighboring Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida law enforcement activity shut down a busy interstate outside Tampa on Sunday. Westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for two exits and motorist were delayed for hours.

Motorists were warned there could be delays for several hours.

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Interstate 4 connects Florida from the Tampa area to the Daytona Beach area and passes through metro Orlando. It is one of Florida's most utilized highways.

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