S.R. 70 from Highlands County Line to Okeechobee: Utility maintenance project: Crews are installing new utility wires and replacing existing poles along S.R. 70. Crews began utility work in April 2026, and operations are expected to continue through the end of the year. Utility crews and equipment will be active throughout the corridor.

• This project is part of a larger pole replacement effort extending from DeSoto County through Highlands County and into Okeechobee County.
• Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane closures along S.R. 70 as crews replace poles and install new wiring. Lane closures will be controlled by flagging operations in place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the work zone.

Estimated completion is mid-2026.

LEE COUNTY

I-75 at Daniels Parkway (Exit 131) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 at Daniels Parkway interchange. The interchange improvements include reconstruction of the Daniels Parkway Interchange (Exit 131), converting it to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) design, reconstruction of the I-75 ramps, construction of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations through the interchange, installation of new signals at the ramps, and resurfacing of Daniels Parkway through the project area.

The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions.

• Crews are working on earthwork, lighting and ramp construction.
• When necessary, motorists should anticipate lane closures on I-75 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and on Daniels Parkway between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Please note that traffic on northbound I-75 has shifted slightly toward the median, and traffic on the northbound on-ramp has shifted to a temporary ramp.
• Motorists are advised that the speed limit has been reduced in the project area. Please follow all posted signage.