The Florida Highway Patrol said thousands of different types of shoes were scattered along the Palmetto Expressway which caused heavy traffic jam during early Friday morning rush hour.

According to Lt. Pat Santangelo, there were work boots, bath and beach slippers, and tennis rubber shoes were found on the highway disrupting traffic delays.

He added that no one has claimed ownership for the shoes which appeared to be used and some were tied with each other

Santangelo also said a private contractor was hired to pick up the shoes and a dump truck was used to remove the shoes from the highway.