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454769-1 SR 70 from Waterbury Rd/CR 657 to DeSoto County Line (County Line Road)
Project Details
| Work Type: | Widening |
|---|---|
| Phase: | Planning |
| Limits: | Waterbury Rd/CR 657 to DeSoto County Line (County Line Road) |
| Length: | 17 miles |
| County: | |
| Start of Current Phase: | Mid 2024 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is evaluating the proposed improvements to the State Road (70) corridor in Manatee County, Roadway (13050000). 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 project will evaluate the widening of SR 70 from a two-lane undivided facility to a four-lane divided facility, including operational improvements from Waterbury Rd/CR 657 to DeSoto County Line (County Line Road), 17 miles in length.
Bridges: Fisher Branch Bridge (130034); Saddle Bag Slough (130910); Ogleby Creek East (130011); Lobo Creek (130039); Myakka River (130016); and County Line Road Creek (130940)
Public Involvement
This project is in the Planning Phase. Public involvement documents will be posted on the project website as the project progresses. If you are interested in being added to the mailing list for project updates, please use the "Send a comment" button to provide your information to the project team.
