Traffic: Friday morning accidents

8:55 am: Wesley Chapel: WB SR-56 E approaching Bruce B Downs Blvd -  Pasco Sheriff on the scene of a vehicle vs school bus reporting lane blockage.

8:35 am: Tampa: Orient Rd at E Hillsborough Ave - accident - Sheriff Department on scene.

-Tampa: Carrollwood Springs Blvd at Dale Mabry Hwy - accident - Sheriff on scene.

-Tampa: Cain Rd at Gunn Hwy - accident.

-Lithia: Fishhawk Blvd at Osprey Ridge Dr - report of accident.

-Clearwater: EB Drew St at N Park Place Blvd - accident - Fire Department on scene.

7:25 am: Port Richey: Embassy Blvd at Richwood Ln - report of accident.

-SR-64: at 48th St Ct E - report of accident.

-US-41: between Fowler Av E and Fletcher Av E - accident - at 131st Ave. Sheriff Department on scene.

-US-17: at Eagle Av - accident - Sheriff on scene.

7:00 am: NB Veteran's Exwy: approaching Gunn Hwy - mattress in the road blocking the right lane.

5:29 am: SB I-275: approaching Bird St - debris in the road blocking the right lane.

5:00 am:  NB I-275: ramp to EB I-4 - accident.

4:30 am: NB and SB Florida Ave is closed approaching Fletcher Ave - police activity - Hillsborough County Sheriff on the scene.

-New Port Richey: Cecelia Dr at Muriel Ln - accident one lane gets by - New Port Richey Police on scene of a previous accident. Power Company on scene repairing a Power Pole.

**Clearwater: S Gulfview Blvd is closed between Pier 60 and Hamden Rd - until November 16, 2009 due to the Ironman World Championship. ALTERNATE: Traffic can use Coronado Dr to access beach.**