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448936-1 US 98 (SR 700) from East of Floral Drive to East of CR 621 East
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin resurfacing and making safety improvements along US 98 (SR 700) from east of Floral Drive to east of County Road 621 in Highlands County starting early January 2025. The project includes milling and resurfacing, shoulder widening, guardrail installation, drainage enhancements, updated signing and pavement markings to improve road safety and durability.
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
Contact Information
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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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US 98 (State Road 700) from East of Floral Drive to East of County Road 621: Construction project: Crews have started to mill, resurface, and widen the roadway. The project includes enhancing drainage, installing Shoulder closures will be in place on both northbound and southbound US 98 for drainage improvements from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- US 98 will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations to allow for shoulder grading and sod placement.
- Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone and upgrading guardrails and updating signage.
- Estimated completion is expected in late 2025.