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 in place. During this phase, traffic was shifted 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.