The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, 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.

• S.R. 78 Industrial Drive was closed between Glades Business Park and S.R. 78 began October 7, 2025. S.R. 78 traffic followed posted detour signs and temporary pavement along the south side of S.R. 78. Local traffic needing to access Glades Business Park followed posted detour signs and accessed Industrial Drive from U.S. 27. Northbound U.S. 27 traffic followed the new traffic pattern along the newly constructed northbound roadway.

• U.S. 27 lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures on U.S. 27 will take place for curb installation, sodding, and roadway widening beginning October 27, 2025, through November 7, 2025. At least one lane in each direction will always remain open to traffic.

• On Tuesday, November 4, multiple overnight traffic shifts will be occurring. EB S.R. 70 traffic past Lee Ave will be shifted onto the north lane until Manatee Ave. S.R. 70 traffic at Baker Street will be shifted onto the newly constructed south side of the roadway, with WB S.R. 70 continuing on the newly constructed south side until Robert Ave. WB S.R. 70 Traffic will also be shifted onto the newly constructed south side of the roadway past Manatee Ave. Motorists are urged to utilize caution when approaching these traffic shifts and follow all lane markings and signs.

• Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.

Estimated completion is fall 2025.

• S.R. 78 over Fisheating Creek Bridge and Herbert Hoover Bridge: (Construction project) Crews began bridge repair and rehabilitation work on S.R. 78 at the Fisheating Creek Bridge and Herbert Hoover Bridge.

• Motorists are advised to use caution in the construction zone and watch for workers, equipment, and signage.

Estimated completion is late 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.