FDOT Emergency Travel Alert: For information on the current situation, please visit the following
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S.R. 986/Sunset Drive/SW 72 Street and S.R. 826/Palmetto Expressway southbound off-ramp Intersection
449369-1-52-01
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About
PROJECT WORK SCOPE
FDOT is committed to ensuring the State’s infrastructure serves residents, businesses, and visitors to meet their current and future transportation needs. Benefits of this project include:
- Reconstructing damaged sidewalks and pedestrian curb ramps at the intersection
- Upgrading vehicular and pedestrian signals, signs and pavement markings
- Repaving and restriping to preserve the surface life of the road
- Enhancing existing pedestrian traffic signals, adding new mast arms and vehicle detection systems
LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community. Lanes can be closed during the following hours on Sunday through Thursday:
- Southbound S.R. 826/Palmetto Expressway: 9 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- S.R. 986/SW 72 Street/Sunset Drive: 9:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established with clear signage.
Current Status / Upcoming Activities
Construction is currently in progress. The follow activities are scheduled for the weeks of June 15 and June 22:
Week of June 15
- Underground utility work
- Sidewalk reconstruction
Week of June 22
- Underground utility work
- Sidewalk reconstruction
- Construction of bases for pedestrian poles