GLADES COUNTY — The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Jan. 25, 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.

• U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 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.

• Both S.R. 78 and U.S. 27 have reopened, and traffic is now operating normally.
• Intermittent lane closures will occur on S.R. 78 and U.S. 27 from Jan. 5 through Jan. 28, 2026, to accommodate concrete grinding and moving thermoplastic operations.
• Intermittent lane closures will also occur at the eastbound U.S. 27 left-turn lane to Industrial Drive and along Industrial Drive between U.S. 27 and the Glades Business Park entrance from Jan. 5 through Jan. 16, 2026, to adjust manhole grades and repave friction course. Traffic needing to access Industrial Drive will be directed to use the entrance from S.R. 78
• Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.
• Estimated completion is fall 2025.

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.