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439032-1 SR 15/US 441/Parrott Avenue from SW 23rd Street to SW 14th Street, and SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
| Work Type: | Drainage Construction |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Length: | 0.59 miles |
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| Construction Cost: | $2.9 million |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work in late March on two projects along SR 15/US 441/SR 700/Parrott Avenue in Okeechobee County. Project improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutters, sidewalk, signing and pavement markings, and other incidental construction activities in the approximately .5-mile project area. Drainage improvements consist of shoulder and ditch regrading, slope improvements, drainage pipe installation, and stormwater pond creation.
Public Involvement
Aika Ranieri
Community Outreach Specialist
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
PH: 863-471-4881 / 863-464-0743
Ai.Ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
OR
Nancy Morgan, Community Outreach Manager
(941) 720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
FAQs
- Creation of stormwater pond (see map on reverse side for location detail)
- Road and drainage improvements to include installation of drainage pipes and erosion control devices
- Milling, resurfacing, base work and pavement markings
- Curb, gutter and sidewalk construction
- Project cost: 439032-1/$2.9 million
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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US 98 (SR 15/US 441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 23rd Street to SW 14th Street and US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street: Construction project: Crews will work on two projects in the area which will include milling, resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, stormwater pond construction, ditch and shoulder regrading, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signing and pavement markings. There may be daytime and nighttime lane closures and traffic may be reduced to one lane in various areas. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
- Crews will begin paving operations on SW 21st Street. Paving crews and equipment are on-site. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, including additional travel time, or consider alternate routes during the repair.
- Crews will perform construction activities, including lane closures of the northbound and southbound lanes of US 441 between SE 2nd Street and SE 5th Street.
- Motorists should expect intermittent daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete paving operations. Anticipated completion is early 2025.