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Project Details
| Work Type: | Resurfacing |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | SR 25 (US 27) AT SR 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: | 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
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.
- S.R. 78 Industrial Drive was closed between Glades Business Park and S.R. 78 began October 7, 2025. S.R. 78 traffic followed posted detour signs and temporary pavement along the south side of S.R. 78. Local traffic needing to access Glades Business Park followed posted detour signs and accessed Industrial Drive from U.S. 27. Northbound U.S. 27 traffic followed the new traffic pattern along the newly constructed northbound roadway.
- Industrial Drive Lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures to take place on Industrial Drive between Glades Business Park and U.S 27 for milling/resurfacing asphalt and placement of thermoplastic beginning November 24, 2025, through December 19, 2025. Flagging operation will take place to maintain traffic.
- U.S. 27 lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures on U.S. 27 will take place for curb installation, sodding, roadway widening, milling/resurfacing asphalt, concrete grinding, concrete joint sealing, and thermoplastic beginning October 27, 2025, through December 19, 2025. At least one lane in each direction will always remain open to traffic.
- S.R. 78 lane impacts: Intermittent Lane closures on SR 78 will take place for milling/resurfacing asphalt, concrete grinding, concrete joint sealing, and placement of thermoplastic beginning November 24, 2025, through December 19, 2025. Flagging operation will take place to maintain traffic
- Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.
- Construction activities will pause from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday period.
Estimated completion is fall 2025.