The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, 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.

• Industrial Drive Lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures to take place on Industrial Drive between Glades Business Park and U.S 27 for milling/resurfacing asphalt and placement of thermoplastic beginning November 24, 2025, through December 19, 2025. Flagging operation will take place to maintain traffic.

• U.S. 27 lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures on U.S. 27 will take place for curb installation, sodding, roadway widening, milling/resurfacing asphalt, concrete grinding, concrete joint sealing, and thermoplastic beginning October 27, 2025, through December 19, 2025. At least one lane in each direction will always remain open to traffic.

• S.R. 78 lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures on SR 78 will take place for milling/resurfacing asphalt, concrete grinding, concrete joint sealing, and placement of thermoplastic beginning November 24, 2025, through December 19, 2025. Flagging operation will take place to maintain traffic

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

• Lane closures will be suspended during the Thanksgiving holiday period.

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.