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441562-1 SR 70 from Peace River to SE Baker Street
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, began construction on August 1, 2023, to improve 3.37 miles of SR 70 from the Peace River to SE Baker Street within the City of Arcadia.
The project will reconstruct the roadway and includes:
Installation of new drainage facilities
Relocation and addition of sanitary and watermain utilities
Upgraded traffic signals at SR 70 and Polk Avenue, Desoto Avenue, Brevard Avenue, and Turner Avenue
Sidewalk reconstruction along SR 70
Street lighting in various locations
Public Involvement
Construction Updates
Please see RoadWatch below for weekly details.
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 right 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 from 10th Ave. to Manatee Ave. Between Manatee and Wilson Ave, Westbound traffic is shifted onto the newly constructed left lane. No lane restrictions are in place past the Peace River.
· New Traffic Pattern: WB SR 70 traffic has switched onto the newly constructed side of the roadway between Manatee and Wilson Ave. Please use additional caution when driving through the area and while navigating the new traffic pattern.
- From Friday, October 10th , through Sunday, October 12th, the following detours will be implemented periodically throughout the weekend:
- Westbound SR 70 truck traffic turning onto southbound US 17 will be detoured to northbound US 17, where they can turn onto southbound US 17 via an access road approximately 1 mile north of westbound SR 70.
- Eastbound SR 70 Truck traffic turning onto southbound US 17 will be detoured to westbound SR 70 via northbound US 17, where they can then turn onto southbound US 17.
- Truck traffic is urged to utilize caution while driving in the area and follow all posted signs while the detours are in effect. Only one detour will be in effect at any given time
Estimated completion is early to mid-2027
