The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee 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.

S.R. 70/700 (U.S. 98) from west of U.S. 98 to east of NW 5th Avenue: (Construction project) Crews will begin milling and resurfacing operations on S.R. 70/700 (U.S. 98) from west of U.S. 98 to east of NW 5th Avenue starting in October 2025. Work will include milling, resurfacing, and roadway restoration along the project corridor.

• Lane closures may occur during construction; motorists should expect possible traffic shifts and delays. Access to local driveways and businesses will be maintained at all times.

• Motorists should use caution, reduce speed, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

The estimated completion is early 2026.

S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from SW 23rd Street to SW 28th Street: (Permit project) Crews will be removing a driveway connection and modifying a drainage inlet and concrete curbing along S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from SW 23rd Street to SW 28th Street.

• Southbound lane closures will occur during daytime hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with traffic reduced to one lane as needed.

• Work will include drainage inlet adjustments and curbing modifications.

• Motorists should use caution, obey posted signage and flagging operations, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

The estimated remaining duration of activities is two weeks.

S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from NW 36th St to NE 120th St: (Construction project) Crews are performing milling and resurfacing operations along S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from the Martin County Line to SE 30th Terrace. Work will occur during both daytime and nighttime hours.

• Northbound and southbound lane closures will occur during daytime and nighttime, with traffic reduced to one lane as needed, from NW 36Th St to NE 120th St. Both lanes will not be closed simultaneously.

• Nighttime operations (from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.): Lane closures will take place from NW 3rd St to NW 36th St to perform signal, milling, and resurfacing work.

• Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers present in the construction zone. Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage and flagging operations.

The estimated remaining duration of activities is 4 weeks.

S.R. 15/U.S. 441 at SE 28th Street: (Construction project) Crews will be performing curb ramp replacements and installing sidewalk, curb, and gutter.

• Turning lane closures will take place along U.S. 441 at SE 28th St during daytime.

• Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers present in the construction zone. Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage and flagging operations.

Estimated remaining duration of activities is 6 weeks.

S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from Martin County Line to SE 30th Terrace: (Construction project) will begin resurfacing work on S.R. 15 (U.S. 98) from SE 30th Terrace to the Martin County line. The project includes pavement resurfacing, grinding, new pavement markings, and shoulder treatment.

• Intermittent northbound and southbound single-lane closures will occur during daytime and nighttime, with traffic reduced to one lane as needed. Northbound and southbound lanes will not be closed simultaneously.

• Crews will perform milling and resurfacing throughout the project limits. Intermittent lane closures will be in place.

• Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers in the area.

• Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage and flagging operations. The estimated remaining duration of activities is 4 weeks.

Estimated project completion is early 2026.

Overall project completion is expected in summer 2026.

S.R. 78 from Lemkin Creek to S.R. 15/U.S. 98: (Construction project) Crews will perform milling and resurfacing operations along S.R. 78 from Lemkin Creek to S.R. 15/U.S. 98 beginning Monday, September 20, 2025. Work will take place during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Intermittent northbound or southbound lane closures will occur during daytime or nighttime hours, with traffic reduced to one lane as needed. Northbound and southbound lanes will not be closed simultaneously.

• Milling and asphalt paving operations will take place throughout the project corridor. Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers in the construction zone.

• Motorists should use caution, reduce speed in the area, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

Estimated duration of activities: 6 weeks.

Estimated project completion is early 2026.

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.