Highlands County RoadWatch

View project: S.R. 17 from C.R. 17/Kenilworth Boulevard to E of S.R. 25 (U.S. 98/ U.S. 27)

• S.R. 17 from C.R. 17 (Kenilworth Boulevard) to East of U.S. 98/U.S. 27 and from South of Lake Verona Boulevard to South Delaney Avenue: Construction project: Crews are beginning roadway improvements along S.R. 17 in Highlands County. The project includes milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, sidewalk and curb upgrades, signalization and lighting enhancements, railroad crossing reconstruction, and new signage and pavement markings.

  • Daily lane closures continue on northbound and southbound S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) for paving and shoulder widening activities throughout the project limits.
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  • Motorists should use caution at the U.S. 27 and Dal Hall Boulevard/Tower Street intersection due to construction traffic entering and leaving the work zone.
  • A northbound lane shift remains in place at the U.S. 27 and Dal Hall Boulevard/Tower Street intersection. Drivers should use extra caution in this area.
  • Tower Street at U.S. 27 remains closed, and the detour remains in effect for intersection and tie-in work. Eastbound and westbound Tower Street traffic is detoured via C.R. 621 and East Interlake Boulevard. Motorists should use caution and follow posted detour signage in the area.
  • The driveway on northbound U.S. 27 near Dunkin’ is now open.
  • Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
  • Anticipated completion is late 2026.

   

View project: S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) from Shoreline Drive to Davis & Gaines Road

• S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road and S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) from North of Tower Street to South of Tower Street: Construction project: Crews are reconstructing rigid pavement on S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) from north of Tower Street to south of Tower Street. Additionally, milling and resurfacing work is ongoing on U.S. 27 from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road.

  • Daily lane closures continue on northbound and southbound S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) for paving and shoulder widening activities throughout the project limits
  • Motorists should use caution at the U.S. 27 and Dal Hall Boulevard/Tower Street intersection due to construction traffic entering and leaving the work zone.
  • A northbound lane shift remains in place at the U.S. 27 and Dal Hall Boulevard/Tower Street intersection. Drivers should use extra caution in this area.
  •  Tower Street at U.S. 27 remains closed, and the detour remains in effect for intersection and tie-in work. Eastbound and westbound Tower Street traffic is detoured via C.R. 621 and East Interlake Boulevard. Motorists should use caution and follow posted detour signage in the area.
  • The temporary driveway closure on northbound U.S. 27 near Dunkin’ is open.
  • Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
  • Anticipated completion is late 2026.