The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Feb. 15, 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.

• Shoulder closures and intermittent 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 approximately six 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.

• Additional pavement marking operations may take place throughout the corridor, and intermittent lane closures should be expected.

• 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 two 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 Street during daytime hours.

• During the nighttime, crews will be performing milling and resurfacing operations from 8 PM to 6 AM. Lanes closures will be performed along US 441 and SE 28th ST.

• 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 six weeks.

S.R. 15/US 441 from SW 23rd Street to SW 3rd Street: (Construction project) Crews will perform milling, resurfacing, and pavement marking operations along S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from SW 23rd Street to SW 3rd Street.

• Nighttime operations will occur from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., with lane closures taking place along northbound or southbound S.R. 15/U.S. 441.

• 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.

The estimated remaining duration of activities is six 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.

• Crews will be performing daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the project corridor.

• 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.

Estimated remaining duration of activities is five weeks.

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 7 p.m.

• Nighttime operations (from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.) will take place for pavement marking activities.

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

Estimated remaining duration of activities is three weeks.

Overall project completion is expected in summer 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.