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448972-1 US 98 (SR 700) from Bridge #910090 to North of NW 80th Avenue
Project Details
| Work Type: | Resurfacing |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Length: | 6.165 miles |
| Construction Cost: | $3.3 million |
| Est. Completion of Current Phase: | Early 2025 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work milling and resurfacing US 98 (SR 700) in Okeechobee County from bridge #910090 to north of NW 80th Avenue on November 12, 2024. The project limits encompass approximately 6.2 miles and include new pavement markings and sodding. Throughout construction, crews will work on milling and resurfacing the road and completing project improvements.
Public Involvement
Aika Ranieri
Community Outreach
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
PH: 863-464-0743
Ai.Ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
Contact Information
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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US 98 (SR 700) from NW 80th Avenue to NW 160th Street: Construction Project: Crews will be working on a construction project along US 98 (SR 700) between NW 80th Avenue and approximately half a mile north of NW 160th Street. The project includes milling, paving, sodding, and striping to improve road quality and safety in the area. Daytime lane closures will occur, and traffic may be reduced to one lane at a time. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.
- Crews will begin paving operations starting December 9, 2024. Paving crews and equipment will be on-site daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, allow for additional travel time, or consider alternate routes. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic safely through the work zone.
- Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete the paving and associated construction tasks.
Anticipated completion is early 2025.