Okeechobee County RoadWatch

View project: S.R. 70/700 (U.S. 98) FROM W OF US 98 TO E OF NW 5TH AVE

• S.R. 70/700 (U.S. 98) from West of U.S. 98 to East of NW 5th Avenue: Construction project: Crews will begin milling and resurfacing operations on S.R. 70/700 (U.S. 98) from west of U.S. 98 to east of NW 5th Avenue starting in October 2025. Work will include milling, resurfacing, and roadway restoration along the project corridor.

  • Shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures may occur during construction. Motorists should expect possible traffic shifts and delays. Access to local driveways and businesses will be maintained at all times.
  • Nighttime lane closures will take place beginning Thursday, February 12, and continue through the following week as crews perform construction activities.
  • Motorists should use caution, reduce speed, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

  The estimated completion is early 2026.

View project: S.R. 710 from North of SE 48th Street to SW Martin Highway

• S.R. 710 from North of SE 48th St to Martin County Line: Construction project: Crews will begin milling and resurfacing operations along the project limits.

  • Work will take place throughout the corridor and may include lane closures and traffic shifts as construction progresses.
  • Nighttime flagging operations will occur from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday.
  • Daytime shoulder closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Motorists should expect possible delays and changing traffic patterns. Drivers are urged to use caution, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
  • Estimated completion is summer 2026.

View project: S.R. 15 (U.S. 98) from SW 23rd Street to SW 3rd Street

• S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from SW 23rd Street to SW 3rd Street: Construction project: Crews will perform milling, resurfacing, and pavement marking operations along S.R. 15/U.S. 441 from SW 23rd Street to SW 3rd Street.

  • Nighttime lane closures are expected from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 
  • Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers present in the construction zone.
  • Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage.

  Estimated remaining duration of activities is four weeks.

View project: U.S. 441 and 28th Street

• S.R. 15/U.S. 441 at SE 28th Street: Construction project: Crews are performing curb ramp replacements and installing sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements at the intersection of S.R. 15/U.S. 441 and SE 28th Street.

  • Daytime turning-lane closures will occur along U.S. 441 at SE 28th Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers present in the construction zone. Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage and flagging operations.
    
    Estimated remaining duration of activities is six weeks.