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SR 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 SR 64 eastbound and westbound will occur throughout the project limits for driveway turnout construction.
- Crews installed temporary signal devices and Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs) on SR 64 to facilitate lane closures during the complete reconstruction of a superelevated curve near Griffin Road. During this operation, the roadway will be reduced to one-way traffic, with movements controlled by the temporary signal devices so that only one lane proceeds at a time. This operation is expected to continue for approximately three months, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and follow posted signage.
- 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
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SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing. Motorists expect a detour for phase I reconstruction at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.
- The detour will remain in place throughout the duration of the project. Westbound SR 66 was closed from Merle Langford Road to US 17, with traffic detoured via Steve Roberts Special and SR 64. Eastbound SR 66 remained open.
- Phase II reconstruction work began on June 24, 2025. Westbound SR 66 remains closed, with the same detour route in effect. This phase supports additional resurfacing and safety improvements. Portable message signs and barricades are in place. Temporary pedestrian routes are provided where sidewalks are closed.
- Nighttime moving operation: Crews are performing a moving operation throughout the project limits to install raised pavement markers (RPMs). Single-lane closures will occur as needed. Motorists should use extra caution when approaching and traveling through these moving work zones.
- Motorists should anticipate longer delays in queues, follow posted signs, and consider alternative routes.
Estimated project completion is early 2026