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448974-1 SR 15 (US 98 / US HWY 441) from NW 3rd Street to NE 120th Street

Roadwatch Update
Project Details
Work Type: Resurfacing
Phase: Construction
Limits: US 98 (SR 15) from NW 3rd Street to NE 120th Street
Length: 7.8 miles
City:
County:
Road:
Construction Cost: $8 million
Start of Current Phase: Mid 2025
About

The US 98 (State Road 15/US 441) project in Okeechobee County includes resurfacing approximately 7.786 miles of roadway from NW 3rd Street to NE 120th Street to improve ride quality and safety. The work involves milling and resurfacing the pavement, upgrading pavement markings and lane markers, and replacing ADA curb ramps to meet accessibility standards. Additionally, new traffic detection loops will be installed at NW 23rd Lane and the North High School entrance to enhance traffic signal responsiveness.

Public Involvement

Aika Ranieri
Community Outreach Specialist
Heartland Operations Center
Florida Department of Transportation, District One
(O) 863.471.4881 | (C) 863.464.0743
Email: ai.ranieri@dot.state.fl.us

FAQs

Projects that are combined with this:

  • 448974-1 SR 15 (US 98) FROM NW 3RD ST TO NE 120TH ST -  Pavement Only Resurface (Flex)   (Project Length - 7.786 miles)
  • 448975-1 SR 78 FROM BRIDGE #910094 TO US 98 -  Pavement Only Resurface (Flex)   (Project Length - 1.691 miles)  
  • 448976-1  SR 15 (US 98) FROM SW 23RD ST TO SW 3RD ST -  Pavement Only Mill/Resurface (Flex)  from 23rd St to SW 3rd St (Project Length - 1.337 miles) 
  • 449656-1 US 441 AT 28TH ST - Safety Project - milling and resurfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalks, lighting, signing and pavement markings, and traffic loop assemblies (Project Length - 0.004 miles)
  • 448973-1 SR 15 (US 98) FROM SE 30TH TERR TO MARTIN COUNTY LINE - Resurfacing - milling & resurfacing, shoulder treatment, and pavement markings (Project Length - 9.798 miles) Grouped with - G/W 448974-1 GW 448975-1 GW 448976-1 G/W 449656-1

 

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Contact Information
Communications Team
Aika Ranieri
(863) 464-0743
ai.ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
Communications Team
Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch

  • SR 15/US 441 from NE 39th Blvd to NW 3rd St: Construction project: Crews will be performing curb ramp replacements and installing sidewalk, curb, and gutter at various locations along SR 15.

    • Crews will be performing milling and resurfacing operations only at nighttime from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Additionally, curb ramp replacements, sidewalk installations, and curb and gutter work will take place at various locations.
    • Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers present in the construction zone.
    • Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage and flagging operations. The estimated remaining duration of activities is 2-3 weeks

     

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