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Project Details
Work Type: Milling and Resurfacing
Phase: Construction
Limits: SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek
Length: 7.81 miles
Construction Cost: $9 million
About

Project Description: The improvements under this contract consist of reconstruction, resurfacing,
addition of Type F curb and gutter, sidewalk, updated pedestrian features, superelevation
correction, guardrail replacement, new drainage pipe and structures, updated signing, and
pavement markings of SR66 from SR35 (US17) to Charlie Creek.

Public Involvement

Nancy Morgan

Interim Community Outreach Manager

Heartland Operations

941.720.6335

nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us

FAQs

Project Improvements:

  • Milling and resurfacing
  • Adding Type F curb and gutter
  • Updated sidewalks and pedestrian features
  • Superelevation correction
  • Guardrail replacement
  • New drainage pipes and structures
  • Updated signage and pavement markings

 

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Contact Information
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RoadWatch
  • SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing, and motorists can expect a detour at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

    • Expect lane closures/flagging operations on eastbound and westbound SR 66 from Schoolhouse Road to Sweetwater Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Nov. 18-22, 2024. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the project during the same day.
    • Milling and resurfacing is ongoing, and motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.

    Completion is expected in early 2026.

  • SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing, and motorists can expect a detour at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

    • Expect lane closures/flagging operations on eastbound and westbound SR 66 from Schoolhouse Road to Sweetwater Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November 11-15, 2024.
    • Milling and resurfacing is ongoing, and motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.

    Completion is expected in early 2026.

Project Documents