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Project Details
| Work Type: | Resurfacing |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) AT S.R. 78 |
| Length: | 0.28 miles |
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| Road: | |
| Construction Cost: | $8.2 million |
| Start of Current Phase: | Late 2024 |
| Est. Completion of Current Phase: | Early 2026 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work in early fall to make improvements U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 to S.R. 70 in Glades County. This safety and improvement project will include concrete intersection reconstruction, milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signage and pavement markings. The project length is approximately .28 miles.
Public Involvement
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
OR
Nancy Morgan, Community Outreach Manager
(941) 720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
FAQs
Estimated Schedule
- Construction begins early fall 2024
- Occasional lane closures are expected and will occur after 8:30 p.m. and before 7:30 a.m.
- During construction, please use caution in work zones
- Estimated completion date is Early 2026
Project Improvements
- Mill and resurface
- Concrete reconstruction of US 27 at the intersection of SR 78
- Install new signage and pavement markers
- Install guardrails and enhanced drainage
- Estimated construction cost is $8.2 million
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
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| Communications Team |
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Aika Ranieri
(863) 464-0743
ai.ranieri@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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U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: Construction project: Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signing, and pavement markings. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours, and equipment throughout the project.
- Both S.R. 78 and U.S. 27 have reopened, and traffic is now operating normally.
- Intermittent lane closures will occur on S.R. 78 and U.S. 27 from Jan. 5 through Jan. 28, 2026, to accommodate concrete grinding and moving thermoplastic operations.
- Intermittent lane closures will also occur at the eastbound U.S. 27 left-turn lane to Industrial Drive and along Industrial Drive between U.S. 27 and the Glades Business Park entrance from Jan. 5 through Jan. 16, 2026, to adjust manhole grades and repave friction course. Traffic needing to access Industrial Drive will be directed to use the entrance from S.R. 78
- Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.
Estimated completion is Early 2026.
