PALMETTO, Fla. — A fatal crash investigation is ongoing in Manatee County after an early-morning crash on a major roadway ramp. 

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the northbound ramp from Interstate 75 ramp to northbound Interstate 275 in Palmetto remains closed.

Troopers said a tractor trailer went off the road and struck a cement pillar ramp support.  

Traffic crews are looking at the structural integrity of the ramp crossing over the mainline lanes.

Drivers should use US 41, US 19 as alternate access to NB I-275 or continue north on I-75 to Moccasin Wallow Rd, U-turn and return from the opposite side.