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, Roadway (0404000). 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 from Manatee County Line (County Line Road) to Baldwin Avenue, 12.5 miles in length.

Bridges: Buzzard Roost Branch (040017); Brandy Branch (040052); Horse Creek Relief (040053); Horse Creek (040054); Relief Channel (040002); and Peace River (040023)