The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has temporarily closed South Combee Road between US 92 and Main Street near Lakeland.
At about 4:37am, deputies responded to the area in reference to a man suffering a mental health crisis.
The man climbed onto a rail road lighting structure that extends over South Combee Road.
For his safety, as well as the safety of motorists, the roadway is closed off until deputies are able to talk the man down.
We will update as more information is released.
