FM: 447555-1, 447555-2, 453333-3
Project Description
The project involves the design and construction of the C.R. 714/SW Martin Highway realignment to create a new signalized intersection at S.R. 710/SW Warfield Boulevard and C.R. 15B/SE 126th Boulevard in Martin and Okeechobee Counties. The project also includes widening S.R. 710 from two lanes to four lanes between the Martin/Okeechobee County line and C.R. 15B/SE 126th Boulevard to accommodate the proposed intersection configuration and improve overall traffic operations and roadway capacity within the project corridor.
Project Objectives
The project objectives are as follows:
- Realign C.R. 714 from its existing terminus at S.R. 710 to provide a new two-lane roadway and create a four-leg intersection with SE 126th Boulevard
- Install a new traffic signal and roadway lighting at the intersection of S.R. 710/SW Warfield Boulevard and C.R. 714/SW Martin Highway/C.R. 15B/SE 126th Boulevard
- Widen S.R. 710 from two lanes to four lanes between the Martin/Okeechobee County line and C.R. 15B/SE 126th Boulevard
- Provide exclusive eastbound and westbound left-turn and right-turn lanes at the new intersection with C.R. 15B/SE 126th Boulevard
- Construct a new drainage system to support the proposed roadway improvements
Benefits
Project Schedule
| Begin Project Design: | 05/31/2024 |
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| Public Workshop: | 09/15/2026 |
| ROW Certification: | 10/30/2028 |
| Production: | 12/04/2028 |
| Letting Date: | 07/25/2029 |
Project Contact Information
Robert Lopes, P.E.
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Project Manager
FDOT District Four
3400 West Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (954) 777-4425
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