FDOT Emergency Travel Alert: For information on the current situation, please visit the following
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441562-1 SR 70 from Peace River to SE Baker Street
Project 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 Information
| Design Project Manager |
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Kara Davis
863-519-2369
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| Communications Team |
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Corine Burgess
863-241-1459
Corine.Burgess@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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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 SE Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of SR 70 within the City of Arcadia, add new drainage facilities, add new and relocate sanitary and watermain utilities, install new traffic signals, reconstruct sidewalks, and add street lighting in various locations. During construction there will be lane closure on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways will be installed for pedestrians during construction while sidewalks are under construction and detours will be in place during construction, while crews work on side roads; please follow signage and use caution in these areas.
- Motorists should expect lane closures on westbound and eastbound SR 70 from Baker Street to the apex of eastbound and westbound SR 70 beginning Monday, September 25, 2023.
- South Parker Avenue at westbound SR 70 is closed. A detour is in place at Lee Avenue. Please follow detour signs and allow extra travel time.
Estimated completion is summer 2026.