The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 19, 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.

• SR 78 Industrial Drive is closed between Glades Business Park and SR 78 beginning on October 7, 2025. SR 78 traffic is to follow posted detour signs and temporary pavement running along the south side of SR 78. Local traffic needing to access Glades Business Park are to follow posted detour signs and access Industrial Drive from US 27. Northbound US 27 traffic will follow the new traffic pattern along the newly constructed northbound roadway.

• US 27 lane impacts: Motorists should be aware that intermittent lane closures on US 27 may occur during the traffic switch.

Estimated completion is fall 2025.

SR 78 over Fisheating Creek Bridge and Herbert Hoover Bridge: (Construction project) Crews began bridge repair and rehabilitation work on SR 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.