The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, April 27...
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, April 27, 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.
US 441/North Parrott Avenue (SR 15): (Railroad signal project) CSX Transportation will perform signal-related construction, including the removal of the existing raised concrete median, on U.S. 441/N. Parrott Avenue beginning the week of April 14, 2025.
· Crews will be on-site to perform signal repairs at the railroad crossing on U.S. 441 between 8th and 9th streets.
· Signal construction is underway with jack and bore operations starting the week of April 21, 2025.
· Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers, equipment, and signage.
SR 70 From East of US 441 to Northeast 17th Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, guardrails, traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting, and other incidental construction.
· Crews are working on final repairs and will be on-site. Motorists should use caution while driving and watch for workers in the work zones.
Anticipated completion is early 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.
