SR 70 from Peace River to Southeast Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of SR 70 within the City of Arcadia. The project includes the installation of new drainage facilities, relocation and addition of sanitary and water and utilities, upgrading traffic signals, reconstructing sidewalks, and installing street lighting in various locations. During construction, lane closures will occur on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways are in place while sidewalks are under construction. Detours will be implemented while crews work on side roads. Please follow posted signage and use caution in the area.

• Eastbound SR 70 traffic is currently using the right lane from the Peace River to Baldwin Avenue. Between Baldwin Avenue and Dade Avenue, traffic shifts to the left lane, then back to the right lane past Dade Avenue. Traffic continues in the south lane until Roger Avenue, where it shifts back to the north lane. No lane restrictions are in place past Baker Street.
• Westbound SR 70 traffic remains in the right lane until Volusia Avenue, where it shifts to the left lane. Between Polk Avenue and Monroe Avenue, traffic shifts back to the right lane. No lane restrictions are in place past the Peace River.
• Westbound traffic between Volusia Avenue and Polk Avenue will shift from the south lane to the north lane on the night of Tuesday, August 19th. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area of the new traffic pattern.

          Estimated completion is early to mid 2027