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Project Details
Work Type: Drainage Construction
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

 

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Contact Information
Communications Team
Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch
  • US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street Construction project: Crews have begun work on State Road 15/US 441 at SW 4th Street.

    • Motorists should expect lane closures on SW 4th Street at its intersection with Parrott Avenue, including the southbound outside lane of Parrott Avenue and the northbound left-turn lane at Parrott Avenue and SW 4th Street.
    • Motorists should use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the construction zone
  • US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 2nd Street to SE 5th Street Construction project: Crews will begin work on State Road 15/US 441 at SW 4th Street starting January 6, 2025.

    • 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 use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

              Expected completion is approximately 17 days.

       Anticipated completion early 2025.

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