US: Police activity prompts partial evacuation of Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Fla., Aug. 6

Event

Flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, are possible at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Broward County, Florida, over the coming hours after a law-enforcement investigation prompted the evacuation of part of the airport's Terminal 1 Aug. 6. In addition to evacuating the upper-level check-in area of Terminal 1, authorities have also closed the entrance to FLL's upper-level roadway due to the investigation into a "security-related incident." Officials have accordingly advised travelers to check on their flight status with their respective airlines if traveling through Terminal 1 Aug. 6, and for motorists to use the lower-level roadway for traffic into the airport, including drop-offs. Authorities did not immediately provide further information regarding the investigation, including the nature of the associated security-related incident.

Officials will likely maintain a heightened security presence at FLL over the coming hours. Increased traffic congestion is possible on routes leading into and out of FLL for the duration of authorities' investigative work and the closure of the entrance to the upper-level roadway.

Advice

Reconfirm flight reservations if scheduled to fly via FLL on Aug. 6. Do not check out of your accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Allow extra time to reach your gate due to the potential for increased traffic congestion on routes leading into the airport and possible security processing delays. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.