HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct overnight bridge work on US 98 over the Kissimmee River beginning Thursday night, Oct. 9, 2025.

Detour signs and traffic control devices for eastbound and westbound lanes will be in place, with additional signage before the bridge to alert drivers in advance of the closure. Crews will work overnight to replace sections of the bridge grid deck.

The detour will be removed, and all lanes will reopen for daytime traffic by 6 a.m. Friday. The same maintenance of traffic plan will be repeated nightly beginning at 7 p.m. as long as needed to complete the final installation of the replacement grid deck.

Motorists are advised to use caution in the area, follow posted detour signs, and allow extra travel time.

For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

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The Florida Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities