U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement.
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Dec. 21, 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.
U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signing, and pavement markings. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours, and equipment throughout the project.
• S.R. 78 Industrial Drive was closed between Glades Business Park and S.R. 78 began October 7, 2025. S.R. 78 traffic followed posted detour signs and temporary pavement along the south side of S.R. 78. Local traffic needing to access Glades Business Park followed posted detour signs and accessed Industrial Drive from U.S. 27. Northbound U.S. 27 traffic followed the new traffic pattern along the newly constructed northbound roadway. The section of roadway is scheduled to reopen on Dec. 19, 2025.
• S.R. 78 traffic shift: Traffic on S.R. 78 will shift onto the newly constructed roadway, replacing the temporary pavement along the east side of S.R. 78. The traffic shift is anticipated to take place on Dec. 19, 2025
• U.S. 27 and S.R. 78 lane impacts: Intermittent lane closures will occur on U.S. 27 for curb installation, sodding, milling and resurfacing, concrete grinding, joint sealing, and thermoplastic placement from Oct. 27 through Dec. 23, 2025. Intermittent lane closures will also occur on S.R. 78 for milling and resurfacing, concrete grinding, joint sealing, and thermoplastic placement from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23, 2025. At least one lane in each direction will remain open, and flagging operations will be used as needed to maintain traffic flow.
Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment in the area.
Estimated completion is fall 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.
