Crews will begin the installation of pedestrian/bicycle detection systems, conduits and electrical components, and connections to the bridge tender building.
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, March 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.
US 41/US 98 (SR 700) Taylor Creek Bridge - Installation of detection technology: (Construction project) Crews will begin the installation of pedestrian/bicycle detection systems, conduits and electrical components, and connections to the bridge tender building.
· Bridge work is anticipated to take 3-4 weeks to complete.
· Motorists are advised there will be intermittent sidewalk and lane closures.
· Motorists are advised to use caution in the construction zone.
Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway.
US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): Permit project: Crews are constructing a temporary road connection to rebuild Hillard Road, including a new driveway connection and right-turn lane for the South Florida Water Management facility.
· Expect daytime and nighttime lane closures with traffic reduced to one lane.
· Crews will continue installing the water main and force main piping along U.S. 441 North within the easements.
· Road widening on the east side of U.S. 441 North near the Ranger Station will take place March 17-18, 2025, including subgrade preparation and placement of the first layer of base rock. Traffic has already been shifted for this work. The final layer of base rock will be placed on the east side of U.S. 441 North as part of the road widening project.
· Base course asphalt placement on the east side of U.S. 441 North will occur from March 24-27, 2025, followed by temporary pavement striping. A major traffic shift is scheduled for March 24-27, 2025, to facilitate work on the west side of U.S. 441 North.
· Motorists should use caution and watch for workers in the work zones.
US 98 (SR 700) from NW 80th Avenue to NW 160th Street: (Construction Project) Crews will be working on a construction project along US 98 (SR 700) between NW 80th Avenue and approximately half a mile north of NW 160th Street. The project includes milling, paving, sodding, and striping to improve road quality and safety in the area. Daytime lane closures will occur, and traffic may be reduced to one lane at a time. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
· Crews will be grading, sodding, striping and paving through March 2025. Crews and equipment will be on-site daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, allow for additional travel time, or consider alternate routes. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic safely through the work zone.
· Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete the paving and associated construction tasks.
Anticipated completion is early 2025.
SR 70 From East of US 441 to Northeast 17th Avenue: (Construction project) Crews will be working on milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, guardrails, traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting, and other incidental construction.
Anticipated completion is early 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.
