The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for proposed improvements to the State Road (70) corridor in DeSoto County. The intent is to improve traffic safety conditions on SR 70, maintain important east-west connectivity within the regional transportation network, and accommodate freight activity within the area. This study will evaluate the widening of SR 70 from a two-lane undivided facility to a four-lane divided facility, including operational improvements between west of SR 31 to SE Highlands County line Road, extending 16.7 miles in length.