Traffic Switch on SR 78 and Lane Closure on US 27
GLADES COUNTY, Fla. – A traffic switch is scheduled for the night of Sunday, October 5, 2025, on State Road (SR) 78. Traffic will shift to the newly built detour along the south side of the roadway. The detour along Industrial Drive, including the entrance from SR 78, will close.
Access to businesses on Industrial Drive will remain available via the entrance from northbound US 27.
Lane closures will occur on US 27. Both northbound lanes will remain open. On the southbound side, the inside lane will close while the outside lane will remain open throughout the weekend. Motorists are urged to use caution in the work zone, follow all posted signs, and allow extra travel time.
For real-time traffic updates, visit the SWFL Roads project website at: https://www.swflroads.com/project/441977-1 .
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