FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S.R. 710 FROM SE 48TH STREET TO SW MARTIN HIGHWAY
Financial Project ID: 451107-1
January 2026 Okeechobee County, FL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing improvements on State Road (S.R.)710 from N of SE 48th ST to SW Martin Highway starting in January 2026. The project limits cover approximately 5 miles. In addition to resurfacing, crews will perform milling and resurfacing, pavement markings and rumble strips. The estimated project cost is $4.1 million. Lane closures and traffic pattern changes will be in place during construction
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Milling and resurfacing
Pavement markings and rumble strips
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Construction begins early January 2026; estimated completion is Summer 2026
Traffic will be reduced to one lane during nighttime only
Flagging operations, law enforcement officers or traffic control officers will guide vehicles through the work zone
Be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers during construction
Aika Ranieri Community Outreach Specialist (863) 464-0743 Ai.Ranieri@dot.state.fl.us CONTACT US
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Janella Newsome Director of Public Information (863) 519-2828 Janella.Newsome@dot.state.fl.us