CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. – The Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs turned into a runway when, authorities said, a pilot landed a small plane after experiencing engine failure, slowing down traffic in the area.

Drivers started in disbelief as they watched the single-engine Cessna 172 touch down on the highway, Saturday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the aircraft landed on the southbound lanes near Sample Road, at around 11:40 a.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the emergency landing.