State Road (S.R.) 70/Okeechobee Road Resurfacing Project

Road Number: S.R. 70

County: St. Lucie

Contract Number: T4700

Project Number: 447653-1-52-01

Project Length: 7.9 miles

Project Limits: S.R. 70/Okeechobee Road from Ideal Holding Road to west of S.R. 713/Kings Highway

Start Date: March 2025

Completion Date: May 28, 2026

Contractor: Halley Engineering Contractors, Inc.

Estimated Construction Cost: $16,900,000

Kim Johnson — Community Outreach Specialist

Kim@holtcommunications.net or (772) 801-8736

Scope of Work and Project Improvements

Milling and resurfacing the existing roadway within the project limits to enhance safety and long-term resiliency.
Constructing new acceleration lanes on S.R. 70/Okeechobee Road at select locations to accommodate safe U-Turn movements.
Widening median left turn lanes on S.R. 70/Okeechobee Road at South Header Canal Road and Shinn Road for improved traffic operations.
Converting the intersections of South Header Canal Road and Shinn Road to Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) Intersections to improve traffic flow and safety by eliminating direct left turns and through traffic movements from side streets.
Installing illuminated stop signs at Ideal Holding Road and South Header Canal Road to increase visibility and safety.
Reconstructing existing sidewalk curb ramps throughout the project limits and installing a new 6-foot concrete sidewalk from the Creekside Community to the S.R. 91/Florida’s Turnpike entrance at S.R. 713/Kings Highway to enhance safety and connectivity for pedestrians.
Extending lighting from east of C.R. 712/Midway Road to east of Shinn Road to boost nighttime visibility; replacing drainage at various locations throughout the project limits to enhance functionality and long-term resiliency.
Upgrading signage and pavement markings to improve safety, functionality, and traffic operations.
Installing rumble strips to enhance safety.

Single-lane closures on S.R. 70/Okeechobee Road are permitted.
Between Ideal Holding Road and Gordy Road daily and nightly, as needed.
Between Gordy Road and S.R. 713/Kings Highway daily, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, through Friday, and nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday, through Thursday.
In early 2026 (Phase 4 of construction), the median turn lanes on S.R. 70/Okeechobee Road to enter South Header Canal Road and Shinn Road will be closed to motorists.
Business, pedestrian, and residential access will be maintained at all times throughout construction.

S.R. 70 Resurfacing Project Information Flyer

S.R. 70 Resurfacing Project Presentation