449144-2 US 27 Venus Wildlife Crossing
Project Details
Work Type: | Construction Work |
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Phase: | Design |
Limits: | The project will extend north the Highlands-Glades County Line to 0.4 miles south of Ben Hill Griffin Road in Highlands County. |
Length: | 0.4 miles |
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Design Cost: | $1,050,000 |
Start of Current Phase: | Mid 2022 |
Estimated Costs
Construction Cost: | $4,000,000 |
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About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One has completed a Wildlife Crossing Feasibility Study for a section of US 27 from Highlands-Glades County Line to 0.1 miles south of Hendry Road in Highlands County. The project limits are shown on the project location map below. The study involved the evaluation of multiple crossing location alternatives, various structure types and wildlife fencing alternatives to minimize the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions along this section of US 27. This website contains the Wildlife Crossing Feasibility Study and provides for public involvement opportunities and contact information. The Design Firm has been selected and the contract has executed at the beginning of June 2022.
Contact Information
Communications Team |
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Corine Burgess
863-241-1459
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Design Project Manager |
Ryan Molloy, E.I.
863-519-2502
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For Media Inquiries Only |
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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