RON DESANTIS GOVERNOR

For Immediate Release October 29, 2026 Contact: Janella Newsome (863) 519-2828 | Janella.Newsome@dot.state.fl.U.S.

Florida Department of Transportation 801 N Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830

JARED W. PERDUE, P.E. SECRETARY

Contact: Janella Newsome (863) 519-2828 | Janella.Newsome@dot.state.fl.U.S.

District One is twelve counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota.

BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major projects.

Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones.

As a reminder, travelers can visit www.FL511.com from their phone to learn about traffic conditions on major roadways across the state. If you know before you go, you can plan accordingly and save time and money.

District One is twelve counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota.

U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction project: The contractor is working to activate the new signals and lighting along U.S. 41 northbound. Final asphalt paving is expected to begin, changing the configuration of U.S. 41 northbound from three lanes to two lanes with dedicated turn lanes.