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445474-1 SR 70 From County Line to SW 21st Ave
Project Details
| Work Type: | Construction Work |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | County Line to SW 21st Ave |
| Length: | 8.2 miles |
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| Construction Cost: | $10,696,996 |
| Start of Current Phase: | Early 2024 |
| Est. Completion of Current Phase: | Late 2024 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work on January 14, 2024, to make improvements to SR 70 from County Line to SW 21st Avenue in Okeechobee County. During construction, SR 70 will have lane closures.
Public Involvement
Project Contact:
Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
941.720.6335
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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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SR 70 From Highlands County Line to SW 21st Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on radial widening, drainage, signage, temporary barrier wall, traffic markings, guardrail, roadway milling and resurfacing. There will be lane closures during construction on SR 70.
- Motorists should expect intermittent daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews work on milling and paving mainline and temporary widening.
Anticipated completion is early 2025.