. FDOT Palm Beach County Construction -: SR 704/Okeechobee Boulevard Safety Intersection Improvement Project
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SR 704/Okeechobee Boulevard Safety Intersection Improvement Project

Project County: Palm Beach County

Financial Number: 451084-1-52-01

Project Length: 0.267 Miles

Project Limits: State Road (SR) 704/Okeechobee Boulevard and SR 809/Military Trail

Project Purpose: To make improvements throughout the intersection which will improve safety for all users of the intersection.

Anticipated Construction Start Date: Spring 2026

Anticipated Construction End Date: Winter 2026

Estimated Construction Cost: $900k

Scope of Work:

  • Increase the lighting at pedestrian crosswalks to make pedestrians more visible to drivers.
  • Install backplates with yellow retro-reflective borders on all signal heads to improve signal visibility for motorists.
  • Replace and upgrade signs and pavement markings to meet current standards and increase reflectivity.
  • Repave the existing intersection to improve our infrastructure.

Construction Impacts:

  • Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community.
  • Temporary lane closures will be required during construction. Lane closures will be performed at off-peak hours.
  • Access to properties will be maintained during construction.
  • Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times.

Contact Information:

  • Ronald Wallace, P.E. — FDOT Project Manager Florida Department of Transportation, District Four 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
  • Phone: (954) 777-4428.
  • Email: Ronald.Wallace@dot.state.fl.us

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Example of Lighting Crosswalks:



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