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440230-1 SR 70 (Park Street) over Kissimmee River Bridge no. 910001 and SR 70 (Park Street) over Popash Slough Bridge no. 910002

Roadwatch Update
Project Details
Work Type: Bridge Repair
Phase: Construction
Length: 1 miles
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Construction Cost: $1.1 million
Start of Current Phase: Early 2025
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The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct bridge repairs and rehabilitation at various locations along State Road 70 in Okeechobee County to address infrastructure improvements starting April 2025. The project includes work on multiple bridges: Bridge No. 910001 (SR 70 over the Kissimmee River), which involves deck sealing, concrete repair, structural steel repair, painting, and new signing and pavement markings and Bridge No. 910002 (SR 70 over Popash Slough), which includes the installation of integral pile jackets for foundation reinforcement. This project is less than a quarter-mile in length with an estimated cost of $1.1 million.

 

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Contact Information
Communications Team
Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
Communications Team
Aika Ranieri
(863) 464-0743
ai.ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch

  • SR 70 at Kissimmee River Bridge and Popash Slough Bridge: Construction Project: Crews will begin bridge repair and rehabilitation work next week on SR 70 at the Kissimmee River Bridge and Popash Slough Bridge.

    • Intermittent lane closures will occur throughout the project, with traffic reduced to one lane as needed from 7 a.m. to 7 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 project completion is summer 2025.