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Project Details
Work Type: Resurfacing
Phase: Construction
Limits: SR 25 (US 27) AT SR 78
Length: 0.28 miles
City:
County:
Road:
Construction Cost: $8.2 million
Start of Current Phase: Late 2024
Est. Completion of Current Phase: Late 2025
About

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work in early fall to make improvements US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 to SR 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 late 2025

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact Information
Communications Team
Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
Communications Team
Aika Ranieri
(863) 464-0743
ai.ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch
  • SR 78 from North of Herbert Hoover Dike to County Road 721: Construction project: Crews will be removing and replacing the existing asphalt pavement along the SR 78 corridor between the north side of the Herbert Hoover Dike and County Road 721.

    • Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 21, northbound and southbound lane closures will be in place for the installation of rumble strips. Motorists should expect intermittent delays and use caution when traveling through the area.
    • Motorists should also continue to watch for workers, signage, flagging operations, and equipment throughout the project zone.

               Completion is expected in late 2025.

Project Documents