West Main Street from Hanchey Road to west of Florida Avenue: Construction project: Crews have begun a construction project along West Main Street from Hanchey Road to west of Florida Avenue. The project includes sidewalk construction, drainage improvements, curb and gutter work, new pavement markings, and replacement of ADA-compliant curb ramps.

• Right shoulder closures (eastbound side) will be in place the week of November 2, 2025, and will continue as crews perform clearing and grubbing activities for the new sidewalk.
   
• Additional lane or shoulder closures may occur as the project progresses.
   
• Motorists should use caution, reduce speed, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.

Estimated completion is early 2026.

This project was completed and the new bridge opened on Friday, October 24, 2025. There are no additional lane closures scheduled as part of this project.

S.R. 64 from Pear Street to S Barlow Road: Construction project: The State Road 64 improvement project in Hardee County includes milling and resurfacing existing pavement, reconstructing worn sections of roadway, improving drainage systems, replacing and installing guardrails, updating signage and pavement markings, and enhancing driveway turnouts for safer access. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• Intermittent shoulder and single-lane closures on S.R. 64 eastbound and westbound will occur throughout the project limits for driveway turnout construction.
• Crews have installed temporary signal devices and Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs) on S.R. 64 to facilitate lane closures during the complete reconstruction of a superelevated curve near Griffin Road.
• A lane switch for Phase 3 of reconstruction on S.R. 64 from Pear Street to South Barlow Road near Griffin Road is scheduled to begin the evening of Tuesday, November 4, 2025. During this phase, traffic will shift from the current eastbound lane to the westbound lane. Temporary signals and all traffic control devices will remain in place to manage alternating one-way traffic through the work zone.
• Please be advised that the posted speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the project limits.  
• Motorists should use caution in the area, watch for workers, equipment, and signage, and expect changing traffic patterns.
• Motorists should anticipate longer delays in queues, follow posted signs, and consider alternative routes.

Estimated project completion is early 2026.

S.R. 66 from U.S. 17 (S.R. 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews have completed major reconstruction activities along S.R. 66 from U.S. 17 to Charlie Creek. The project included milling and resurfacing, sidewalk construction, drainage improvements, guardrail installation, curb and gutter work, new pavement markings, and other safety enhancements.

• The detour has now been lifted, and the newly reconstructed roadway is open to traffic in both directions.
• Eastbound and westbound lane closures and flagging operations will take place from Magnolia Street to Acorn Road beginning Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, 2025, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Motorists should anticipate longer delays in queues, follow posted signs, follow the speed limit, and consider alternative routes.

Estimated project completion is early 2026.