Earlier today, an unsettling discovery prompted authorities to partially shut down one of Miami's arterial causeways. A suspicious package, later identified as a duffel bag, was found on the Rickenbacker Causeway, leading to the closure of an eastbound lane, as reported by WSVN.

The package, the contents of which were not disclosed, drew the immediate attention of the City of Miami Fire Rescue and Miami Police, who arrived on scene. As the situation unfolded, traffic was funneled into the left-hand lane while the others, remained closed. Officer Michael Vega of the Miami Police Department described the package as a "duffel bag" but the contents were not known, according to details shared by Miami Herald.

The Rickenbacker Causeway serves as a critical link between mainland Miami and the islands of Virginal Key and Key Biscayne, and interruptions on this route can lead to significant traffic disruptions. Overhead, 7Skyforce provided aerial views of the scene, which showed officers congregating near the toll plaza, indicative of the gravity with which the authorities were taking the situation.

Bomb squad units were also present at the scene, a testament to the care, applied to potentially hazardous situations. Throughout the incident, the overarching aim of law enforcement and emergency services is the safety and security of the community, an aim which necessitated the temporary inconvenience of the lane closure.

Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, with the authorities and local media keeping a vigilant eye on developments.