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441562-1 SR 70 from Peace River to SE Baker Street
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
Public Involvement
In Person Public Meeting: Attendees will be able to speak to the project team and address any question or concerns.
July 25, 2023, 6 - 8 p.m.
Turner Agri Civic Center Exhibit Hall (follow signage)
2250 NE Roan Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
Virtual Public Meeting: If you cannot attend the in-person meeting, a Virtual Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m. click here to register https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7038481236400448599
Community Outreach: If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Corine Burgess, community outreach manager, at corine.burgess@dot.state.fl.us or call 863.241.1459.
A link to a video of the meeting: https://youtu.be/s4LmRezM8jA
Contact:
Aika Ranieri
Community Outreach Specialist
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
PH: 863-471-4881 / 863-464-0743
Ai.Ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
and
Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
(941) 720-6335
Contact Information
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Aika Ranieri
(863) 464-0743
ai.ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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SR 70 from Peace River to Southeast Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of SR 70 within the City of Arcadia. The project includes the installation of new drainage facilities, relocation and addition of sanitary and water and utilities, upgrading traffic signals, reconstructing sidewalks, and installing street lighting in various locations. During construction, lane closures will occur on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways are in place while sidewalks are under construction. Detours will be implemented while crews work on side roads. Please follow posted signage and use caution in the area.
- Eastbound SR 70 traffic is currently using the right lane from the Peace River to Baldwin Avenue. Between Baldwin Avenue and Dade Avenue, traffic shifts to the left lane, then back to the right lane past Dade Avenue. Traffic continues in the south lane until Roger Avenue, where it shifts back to the north lane. No lane restrictions are in place past Baker Street.
- Westbound SR 70 traffic remains in the right lane until Volusia Avenue, where it shifts to the left lane. Between Polk Avenue and Monroe Avenue, traffic shifts back to the right lane. No lane restrictions are in place past the Peace River.
- Westbound traffic between Volusia Avenue and Polk Avenue is expected to shift from the left lane to the right lane within the next month.
- On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, overnight work will take place at the intersection of northbound US 17 and westbound SR 70 (Hickory Street). A truck detour will be in place for vehicles turning from northbound US 17 to westbound SR 70 from 6 P.M. Sunday evening to 6 A.M. on Monday morning. Trucks will be required to detour 1 mile north on NB US 17 to a service road located next to the Vision Ace Hardware. Once on the service road, trucks can turn onto SB US 17 where from SB US 17, trucks can turn right onto WB SR 70. Truck drivers should follow posted detour signs and use caution in the area.
Estimated completion is early to mid-2027.