The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, Dec. 7, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones.

S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) from Stitt Ranch to west of Flaghole Road: (Construction project) Crews will begin milling and resurfacing work on S.R. 25 (U.S. 27) from Stitt Ranch to west of Flaghole Road in Hendry County. The project includes guardrail improvements, drainage enhancements, updated signage, and new pavement markings.

• Crews are currently working on guardrail installation along the westbound outside shoulder, drainage items, sign installation, sod placement, and conduit/pull-box installation throughout the corridor.

• Motorists should anticipate single-lane closures in both eastbound and westbound directions for erosion control work, guardrail installation, drainage operations, conduit and pull-box installation, and sign installation.

• Drivers should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

Estimated completion is the spring of 2026.

Districtwide Movable Bridges (Hendry County): (Construction project) The Florida Department of Transportation is installing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) Caloosahatchee River Bridge (Labelle) in Hendry County. Construction began Sunday, June 15, 2025. This project includes the installation of pedestrian/bicycle detection systems, conduits and electrical components, and connection to bridge tender buildings.

• Bridge work is anticipated to take 3-4 weeks to complete construction.

• Motorists are advised that there will be intermittent sidewalk and lane closures throughout the duration of construction.

• Motorists should expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• Motorists are advised to use caution in the construction zone.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion of construction is in late 2025.

As a reminder, travelers can visit www.FL511.com or dial “511” from their phone to learn about traffic conditions on major roadways across the state.