Southwest Florida Florida Department of Transportation
S.R. 17 (Scenic Highway) from Old Scenic Highway to S.R. 544/C.R. 544 450883-1
Project Details
Work TypeResurfacing
PhaseConstruction
LimitsOld Scenic Highway to S.R. 544/C.R. 544
Project StartLate 2026
Length5.4 miles
CityDundee
CountyPolk
RoadSR 17
Construction Cost$3.2 million
Estimated CompletionEarly 2027
Contact Information
Communications Team
Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
About
Project improvements include:
Remove the top layer of asphalt and replace with new asphalt
Pave side street entrances and some driveway entrances
Add high-emphasis crosswalk striping at Frederick Avenue, Kokomo Road and S.R. 544/C.R. 544
Install rumble strips along the center and edge lines on the north end of the project