OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office closed SR 78 from U.S. 441 S to S.W. 16^th Avenue at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2.

This roadway was closed as part of an ongoing effort to alleviate flooding and reduce rising water levels in the surrounding areas.

OKEECHOBEE -- The section of SR 78 between U.S. 441 S. and SW 16th Avenue was closed on Nov. 3 because SFWMD ran a pipe over the road to move flood water. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]

 The South Florida Water Management District installed a pipe across SR 78 and a pump in the canal on the north side of the road to move excess floodwater south to drain into Lake Okeechobee.

OKEECHOBEE -- SFWMD used a large pipe to pump water from southwest Okeechobee County over SR 78. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]

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This portion of SR 78 is closed to all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Access is restricted to residents who live within the closure area.

DESIGNATED ALTERNATE ROUTES

The following four maps depict the designated alternate routes for motorists affected by the Highway 78 East closure.  

Route 1: CMV SR 70 to SR 78 Bypass: Depicts the designated alternate route for commercial motor vehicles traveling from Highway 70 West toward Highway 78, utilizing Reservation Road.

Route 2: SR 78 to SR 70 West: Depicts the alternate route for motorists traveling from SR 78 toward SR 70 West.

Route 3: US 441 South to Highway 78: Depicts the alternate route for motorists traveling southbound on Highway 441 South toward Highway 78.

Route 4: CMV Turnaround on US 441 South: Depicts the designated turnaround route for commercial motor vehicles traveling southbound on Highway 441 South. CMVs will be redirected northbound on US 441 South.