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441562-1 SR 70 from Peace River to SE Baker Street
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
Public Involvement
In Person Public Meeting: Attendees will be able to speak to the project team and address any question or concerns.
July 25, 2023, 6 - 8 p.m.
Turner Agri Civic Center Exhibit Hall (follow signage)
2250 NE Roan Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
Virtual Public Meeting: If you cannot attend the in-person meeting, a Virtual Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m. click here to register https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7038481236400448599
Community Outreach: If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Corine Burgess, community outreach manager, at corine.burgess@dot.state.fl.us or call 863.241.1459.
A link to a video of the meeting: https://youtu.be/s4LmRezM8jA
Contact:
Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
(941) 720-6335
Contact Information
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Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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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, add new drainage facilities, add new and relocate sanitary and watermain utilities, install new traffic signals, reconstruct sidewalks, and add street lighting in various locations. During construction there will be lane closure on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways will be installed for pedestrians during construction while sidewalks are under construction and detours will be in place during construction, while crews work on side roads; please follow signage and use caution in these areas.
- Motorists should expect lane closures on westbound and eastbound SR 70 throughout the project.
- Motorists should expect intermittent closures of side streets along east and westbound SR 70 to facilitate utility and drainage installations throughout the project. Please follow detour signs and allow extra travel time.
- New Traffic Pattern: Eastbound SR 70 traffic has been moved to the south side of the roadway.
- New Traffic Pattern: Westbound SR 70 traffic has been moved to the north side of the roadway, except between northbound US 17 and Manatee Ave.
- Please use caution and remain alert for traffic signs, detours, equipment, and workers in the construction zone.
Estimated completion is summer 2026.