This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties.
Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones.
As a reminder, travelers can visit www.FL511.com or dial “511” from their phone to learn about traffic conditions on major roadways across the state.
If you know before you go, you can plan accordingly and save time and money.
DESOTO COUNTY
SR 70 from Peace River to Southeast Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of SR 70 within the City of Arcadia, add new drainage facilities, add new and relocate sanitary and watermain utilities, install new traffic signals, reconstruct sidewalks, and add street lighting in various locations. During construction there will be lane closures on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways will be installed for pedestrians during construction while sidewalks are under construction and detours will be in place during construction, while crews work on side roads; please follow signage and use caution in these areas.
· Motorists should expect lane closures on westbound and eastbound SR 70 throughout the project.
· Motorists should expect intermittent closures of side streets along east and westbound SR 70 to facilitate utility and drainage installations throughout the project. Please follow detour signs and allow extra travel time.
· New Traffic Pattern: Eastbound SR 70 traffic has been moved to the south side of the roadway.
· New Traffic Pattern: Westbound SR 70 traffic has been moved to the north side of the roadway, except between northbound US 17 and Manatee Ave.
· The contractor has performed a lane closure on northbound US 17 at westbound SR 70.
· Please use caution and remain alert for traffic signs, detours, equipment, and workers in the construction zone.
Estimated completion is summer 2026.
SR 70 from Manatee County Line to CR 661: Construction project: Crews will resurface SR 70 from the Manatee County line to CR 661, widen turn lanes and road shoulders, regrade ditches and improve drainage, and perform full depth roadway reconstruction at various locations. During construction the speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph and there will be periodic lane closures on SR 70 from the Manatee County line to CR 661.
Motorists should expect intermittent shoulder closures along SR 70 throughout the project.
Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 70 from Manatee County line to County Road 661 throughout the project.
Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the construction zone.
Estimated completion is early 2025.
GLADES COUNTY
US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: Construction project: Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signing and pavement markings. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.
US 27 between St Joseph Way Road and Little H Street will have two (2) westbound lanes closed and detoured to the eastbound lane and one (1) eastbound inside lane closed to accommodate westbound traffic, as needed, from Sunday, November 3, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. and continuing around the clock until February 25, 2025, for road reconstruction.
Project completion is expected mid-2025.
SR 78 Lakeport: Maintenance project: Crews will be working along the shoulder resetting guardrail on westbound SR 78 between Old Lakeport Road and US 27. Lane closures may be conducted during this operation. Please use caution in the area. Expected completion is January 31, 2025.
HARDEE COUNTY
SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line: Construction Project: Crews will begin work on SR 66 from west of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line. Improvements include resurfacing, pavement markings, and safety enhancements.
Expect lane closure and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between west of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting January 2, through January 10, 2025. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the projects during the same day.
Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
Completion is expected in summer of 2025
SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing, and motorists can expect a detour at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.
Expect lane closures and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between Schoolhouse Road to Sweetwater Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 16 through December 19, 2024. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the project during the same day.
Milling and resurfacing is ongoing, and motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.
Completion is expected in early 2026.
SR 64 from West of Prescott Road to Morgan Grice Road: Construction project: Crews will resurface SR 64 from west of Prescott Road to Morgan Grice Road. Improvements will include milling, resurfacing and safety improvements. Please use caution in this area and watch out for workers and equipment throughout the project.
Crews will begin paving on January 2, 2025, continuing through February 2025.
Motorists should expect lane closures and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound SR 64. Please use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the work zones.
Motorists can expect daytime lane closures to continue until completion in early 2025.
SR 64 from Farrell Road to Greenleaf Road: Permit project: Crews will be placing underground cables on the south side of State Road 64 from Farrell Road to Greenleaf Road. Lane closures will occur during daytime hours. Motorists should use caution in the area and be alert for workers and equipment. Expected completion is December 9, 2024.
US 17 (SR 35 NB) from Bay Street to Palmetto Street: Permit project: Lane and sidewalk closures with law enforcement at night while contractor removes and installs poles on the east side of US 17. Please use caution in this area and watch out for workers and equipment during overnight hours.
HENDRY COUNTY
No current projects.
HIGHLANDS COUNTY
US 98 at Thunder Road and Birch Avenue: Construction project: Crews will work on a construction project at US 98 and Thunder Road/Birch Avenue. The project includes removing existing striping and placing new thermoplastic markings for the left-turn lane. The work will take place overnight on Dec. 18, 2024, with law enforcement assisting with traffic management.
· Motorists are urged to use caution in the area, watch for workers in the roadway, and follow all posted signs
US 98 from East of CR 621 to the Okeechobee County Line: Construction project: Crews will resurface US 98 from east of CR 621 to the Okeechobee County line, reconstruct US 98 in various areas, widen shoulders, replace guardrail, and install signing and pavement markings. During construction there may be daytime and nighttime lane closures and traffic will be reduced to one lane in various areas; temporary signals will be installed to guide motorists. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
· Motorists should expect intermittent daytime/nighttime lane closures between Kissimmee River Bridge and approximately 0.7 miles south of CR 621 to complete paving, striping and sodding.
Anticipated completion late 2024.
SR 64 from US 27 to Avon Park Estates Boulevard: Maintenance Project: Crews will be conducting a maintenance project along SR 64 between US 27 and Avon Park Estates Boulevard. Work includes digging roadside ditches and performing shoulder improvements to enhance drainage and road safety. Lane closures and flagging operations will occur to manage traffic through the area.
Work will begin December 16, and end December 18, 2024. Crews and equipment will be on-site daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures and delays while maintenance activities are underway.
Please follow posted signs, allow extra travel time, or consider alternate routes. Use caution and remain alert to workers and equipment in the area.
State Route 66 from Sparta Road to Payne Street: Permit Project: Crews will be installing new utility poles on State Route 66 between Sparta Road and Payne Road. From December 3, through December 24, 2024, expect intermittent lane closures with one-lane flagging operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
State Road 25 (US 27) from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road and State Road 25 (US 27) from North of Tower Street to South of Tower Street: Construction project: Crews will begin work November 20, 2024, to reconstruct rigid pavement on State Road 25 (US 27) from north of Tower Street to south of Tower Street. Additionally, milling and resurfacing will take place on US 27 from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road.
Crews will perform demolition, tree removal, and curb removal to prepare the area for the next phase. Temporary asphalt will be installed in the median to allow for future lane shifts. Nightly lane closures will take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on the northbound and southbound inside lanes of State Road 25 (US 27) at the intersection of Dal Hall Boulevard and Tower Road.
Intermittent lane closures may occur outside the restricted areas of the signalized intersections on State Road 25 (US 27).
Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
Anticipated completion mid-2026.
SR 17 from Home Avenue to Evangeline Avenue: Permit maintenance project: Crews will be installing new utility poles on State Route 17 between Home Avenue and Evangeline Avenue. From Nov. 8, 2024, through January 2025, expect intermittent lane closures with one-lane flagging operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): Permit project: Crews are constructing a temporary road connection to rebuild Hillard Road. This permit also includes the construction of a new driveway connection and right-turn lane for the new South Florida Water Management facility. There may be daytime and nighttime lane closures and traffic may be reduced to one lane in various areas. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
US 98 (SR 15/US 441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 23rd Street to SW 14th Street and US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street: Construction project: Crews will work on two projects in the area which will include milling, resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, stormwater pond construction, ditch and shoulder regrading, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signing and pavement markings. There may be daytime and nighttime lane closures and traffic may be reduced to one lane in various areas. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
Crews will begin paving operations on SW 21st Street. Paving crews and equipment are on-site. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, include additional travel time, or consider alternate routes during the repair. Motorists should expect intermittent daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete paving operations.
US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street Construction project: Crews will begin work on State Road 15/US 441 at SW 4th Street starting December 2, 2024.
Motorists expect the closure of SW 4th Street at its intersection with Parrott Avenue, along with the southbound outside lane of Parrott Avenue and the northbound left-turn lane at Parrott Avenue and SW 4th Street. Night work will include saw cutting across the roadway, followed by lane closures on US 441 between SW 2nd Street and SW 5th Street.
Motorists should use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
Expected completion is approximately 17 days
Anticipated completion is late 2024/early 2025.
US 98 (SR 700) from NW 80th Avenue to NW 160th Street: Construction Project: Crews will be working on a construction project along US 98 (SR 700) between NW 80th Avenue and approximately half a mile north of NW 160th Street. The project includes milling, paving, sodding, and striping to improve road quality and safety in the area. Daytime lane closures will occur, and traffic may be reduced to one lane at a time. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
· Crews will begin paving operations starting December 9, 2024. Paving crews and equipment will be on-site daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, allow for additional travel time, or consider alternate routes. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic safely through the work zone.
· Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete the paving and associated construction tasks.
Anticipated completion is early 2025.
SR 70 From Highlands County Line to SW 21st Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on radial widening, drainage, signage, traffic markings, roadway milling and resurfacing. There will be lane closures during construction on SR 70.
Motorists should expect intermittent daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews work on milling and paving mainline and temporary widening.
Crews will work on night paving at the intersection of US 98 and SR 70 from December 16, through December 20, 2024. Nighttime lane closures will accommodate paving operations.
Anticipated completion is early 2025.
SR 70 From East of US 441 to Northeast 17th Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, guardrails, traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting and other incidental construction.
Motorists should expect intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures to take place both eastbound and westbound on SR 70 between NE 17th Avenue and NE 4th Avenue for curb/sidewalk removal and pour back. Lane closures will take place in the outside travel lanes.
Anticipated completion is early 2025.
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