The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin the construction phase for Financial Project Identification (FIN) numbers 454456-1 and 454456-2, which are being delivered together to improve safety and roadway visibility along US 17 in Hardee County from Rea Road to State Road (SR) 62, a distance of approximately two miles. The project includes installing new traffic signals at the intersections of US 17 (SR 35) and SR 62, adding roadway lighting at intersections including Rea Road, SR 35, and SR 62, and enhancing overall traffic safety and nighttime visibility for drivers and pedestrians.

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