The U.S. Post Office off West Reynolds Street in downtown Plant City has been closed after deterioration was discovered in the basement of the nearly 80-year-old building.
Deteriorating conditions were discovered in the basement Wednesday during a routine inspection. The facility was put on emergency suspension indefinitely as of Thursday morning.
“We determined the post office had conditions that needed to be addressed,” spokesperson Enola Rice said. “At this point, we are having safety officials go in to evaluate the severity of the issue and at this time we’re not sure when the location will be reopened.”
The post office, 301 West Reynolds Street, which opened in 1935, has around 16,000 square feet of space and was the only post office in Plant City for more than 70 years. Customers will be able to pick up and mail packages at the Walden Woods location, 2501 Walden Woods Drive. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
No measures need to be taken by current customers, as P.O. box addresses will stay the same and function out of the Walden Woods location. Customers may purchase stamps at several retail locations in Plant City, including CVS Pharmacy, 403 North Alexander Street, Walgreens Pharmacy, 2102 West Baker Street and Publix Supermarket, 2515 Thonotosassa Road.
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