The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, April 6, 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.

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.

Beginning April 10 through May 8, 2025, SR 78 will be closed between US 27 and Industrial Drive for roadway reconstruction. Both eastbound and westbound turn lanes from US 27 to SR 78 will be closed during this time. Traffic traveling to and from SR 78 should follow posted signage and use Industrial Drive as a detour route. Aside from this detour, the current traffic configuration along US 27 will remain unchanged.

Estimated completion is mid-2025.

SR 78 from North of Herbert Hoover Dike to County Road 721: Construction project: Crews will be removing and replacing the existing asphalt pavement along the SR 78 corridor between the north side of the Herbert Hoover Dike and County Road 721.

·      One lane will remain open in the work zone. Flaggers will be present to assist and direct traffic in both directions using a single open lane.

• Shoulder closures will be in place April 6–12 in both the northbound and southbound directions. Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers, signage, flagging operations and equipment throughout the project.

           Completion is expected in summer 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.

·       One westbound lane closure will be in place as needed during this operation.

·       Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers, equipment, and signage.

Expected completion is September 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.