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Project Details
Work Type: Widening
Phase: PD&E
Limits: SR 70 from West of SR 31 to SE Highlands County Line Road
Length: 16.7 miles
County:
Study Cost: $TBD
Start of Current Phase: Mid 2024
Est. Completion of Current Phase: Late 2025
About

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for proposed improvements to the State Road (70) corridor in DeSoto County. The intent is to improve traffic safety conditions on SR 70, maintain important east-west connectivity within the regional transportation network, and accommodate freight activity within the area. This study will evaluate the widening of SR 70 from a two-lane undivided facility to a four-lane divided facility, including operational improvements between west of SR 31 to SE Highlands County line Road, extending 16.7 miles in length.

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Contact Information
PD&E Project Manager
Joe Lauk
863-519-2525
Joe.Lauk@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
Project Images
SR 70 from West of SR 31 to SE Highlands County Line Road Map