FDOT Emergency Travel Alert: For information on the current situation, please visit the following
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446208-1 US 98 from east of CR 621 to Bridge
Website for Entire Project: http://www.swflroads.com
Project Details
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work on September 16, 2023, to make improvements to US 98 from east of CR 621 to the Okeechobee County line in Highlands County. The project limits are approximately 10 miles and the location is shown below.
The project limits are from West Townsend Street to Batts Street on US 27 and from Self Avenue to US 27 on SR 64 in Highlands County. The project length is approximately half a mile. The project limits are identified below on the project location map.
PROJECT
The project limits are from West Townsend Street to Batts Street on US 27 and from Self Avenue to US 27 on SR 64 in Highlands County. The project length is approximately half a mile.
Public Involvement
Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
(941) 720-6335
nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
Contact Information
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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 from East of CR 621 to the Okeechobee County Line: Construction project: Crews will resurface US 98 from east of CR 621 to the Okeechobee County line, reconstruct US 98 in various areas, widen shoulders, replace guardrail, and install signing and pavement markings. During construction there may be daytime and nighttime lane closures and traffic will be reduced to one lane in various areas; temporary signals will be installed to guide motorists. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
- Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane closures between Kissimmee River Bridge and approx. 0.7 miles south of CR 621 to complete paving, striping. Rumble strips, signing and sodding.
- Anticipated completion is summer 2024.