Week of Sunday, April 20 through Saturday, April 26:

This week crews will continue earthwork, drainage, bridge substructure and superstructure elements. Countyline Road remains closed at the Peace River. Motorists should follow the posted detours.

Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Hardee Street and east on Hardee Street to Lake Branch Road. Head southeast on Lake Branch Road to Platt Road and head north back to County Line Road.

Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road and head west to Hardee Street. Turn left (west) on Hardee Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing. Motorists expect a detour for phase I reconstruction at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• The detour began March 10 and will remain in place throughout the duration of the project. Westbound SR 66 was closed from Merle Langford Road to US 17, with traffic detoured via Steve Roberts Special and SR 64. Eastbound SR 66 remained open.
• Lane closures and flagging operations will take place on westbound and eastbound SR 66 from Sweetwater Road to Farrell Road from April 21 through April 24, 2025, during nighttime hours from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will perform milling and paving operations.
• Motorists should anticipate longer delays in queues, follow posted signs, and consider alternative routes.

Completion is expected in early 2026.

SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line: Construction Project: Crews will begin work on SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line. Improvements include resurfacing, pavement markings, and safety enhancements.

• Expect intermittent lane closures and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between Sweetwater Road and the Highlands County Line from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout April 2025. These closures are necessary to complete final road repair work.
• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

           Completion is expected in mid-2025.

CR 664 from East of Pool Road to North of Palm Drive: Construction Project: Crews have begun work on CR 664 from east of Pool Road to North Palm Drive to remove and replace Bridge No. 060034 over Little Payne Creek.

• Expect a full road closure on CR 664 between East of Pool Road and North Palm Drive starting in January 2025, lasting approximately 250 days.
• A detour route is in place to guide motorists safely around the construction zone. Access will be maintained for local traffic only

           Completion is expected in late 2025