Bartow, Fla. – Due to a collapsed culvert, Hardee County is temporarily closing Hardee Street in Bowling Green until further notice. The repairs are expected to be completed by Saturday, November 2, 2024. This closure affects the current FDOT detour of CR 664 (County Line Road) during the replacement of the Peace River Bridge.

The temporary County Line Road detour until repairs are complete is as follows:

 Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Main Street. Head east on Main Street to Lake Branch Road. Turn right (south) on Lake Branch Road and follow it around southeast to Platt Road. Turn left (north) on Platt Road back to County Line Road.

 Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road. Turn right (west) on Lake Branch Road and follow it around northeast to Main Street. Turn left (west) on Main Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

For more information on the CR 664 (County Line Road over Peace River Bridge Replacement project, visit www.swflroads.com/project/439441-1.