HENDRY COUNTY — The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, Feb. 16, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.

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.

SR 29 (Bridge Street) from Park Avenue to Bryan Avenue: (Special Permit project) SR 29 from Park Avenue to Bryan Avenue will be closed for the Swamp Cabbage Festival parade on Feb. 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The procession will begin at the south foot of the LaBelle Bridge and travel south, ending at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at the intersection of Bridge Street and Bryan Avenue.

• Detour signage will be placed on the north side of the LaBelle Highway 29 bridge, directing traffic to use the Fort Denaud Bridge if needed.

• Additional detour signs will be posted at Bridge Street (US 29) and Cowboy Way, directing traffic to use the Fort Denaud Bridge during the parade.

• Motorists should expect delays, seek alternate routes, and use caution in the area.

State Route 80 from Shady Oaks Lane to S. Captain Hendry Drive: (Special Permit project) Crews will be closing the outside westbound lane of SR 80 for the Caloosa Humane Society Swamp Stomp 5K on February 22, 2025. The closure is necessary to accommodate race participants and ensure safety.

• The event will take place from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Law enforcement will be on-site to assist with traffic control. Expect intermittent lane closures, with traffic restricted to a single westbound lane.

• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for pedestrians and law enforcement personnel along the race route.

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.