Tampa Bay Florida Department of Transportation
SR 44 Repaving from east of US 41 to the Sumter County line 448040-1-52-01 & 443981-1-52-01
Project Details
Work TypeRepaving
PhaseCompleted
LimitsFrom east of US 41 to the Sumter County line
Project StartNovember 14, 2024
Length6.7 miles
CityInverness
CountyCitrus
RoadGulf To Lake Highway (Citrus) SR 44
Construction Cost$22.2 million
Estimated CompletionJanuary 5, 2026
ContractorC.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
About
As of January 5, 2026, all construction activities associated with this project have been completed.
This project repaved SR 44 (Gulf to Lake Hwy) in Citrus County from US 41 to the Sumter County line and US 41 from E Grace Street to south of SR 44. Three projects were combined to be built under one construction contract: 448040-1-52-01, 448040-1-52-02, and 443981-1-52-01.
This project also included sidewalk construction and repairs, guardrail repairs, and replacement of signs and pavement markings. A second left turn lane was added from southbound US 41 onto eastbound SR 44. A new traffic signal was installed at the intersection of SR 44 and E Gospel Island Road.
Contact Information
Project Information
John McShaffrey 813-975-6930 john.mcshaffrey@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kayla Mejia 813-975-6060 Kayla.Mejia@dot.state.fl.us