From twoplanekid
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received by me today from District Staff ->
As part of the Multi-Modal Bridge project over Florida’s Turnpike at milepost 303, in Sumter County, we will be performing a full closure of northbound and southbound Florida’s Turnpike between CR 470 (Exit 296) and US 301 (Exit 304) to allow crews to set the bridge.
To perform this work, traffic will be detoured during the following dates and times:
Northbound and southbound Florida’s Turnpike/SR 91 between CR 470 (Exit 296) and US 301 (Exit 304)
Overnight full road closure, 11 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, to 5 a.m. Thursday, August 27.
If necessary, this closure may also occur from 11 p.m. Thursday, August 27, to 5 a.m. Friday, August 28.
Detour information:
· Northbound Florida’s Turnpike/SR 91 traffic wishing to continue north will be directed to exit at County Road (CR) 470 (Exit 296), travel east on CR 470 to US 27, travel north on US 27 to SR 44, travel west on SR 44 to W. Main Street/SR 44, continue west on SR 44 to US 301 and travel south on US 301 to access northbound Florida’s Turnpike.
· Southbound Florida’s Turnpike/SR 91 traffic wishing to continue south will be directed to exit at US 301 (Exit 304), travel south on US 301 to Commercial Street/US 301, continue south on US 301 to CR 470 and travel east on CR 470 to access southbound Florida’s Turnpike.
· Okahumpka Service Plaza traffic wishing to access northbound Florida’s Turnpike/SR 91 will be directed to travel south on Florida’s Turnpike and exit at County Road (CR) 470 (Exit 296), travel east on CR 470 to US 27, travel north on US 27 to SR 44, travel west on SR 44 to W. Main Street/SR 44, continue west on SR 44 to US 301 and travel south on US 301 to access northbound Florida’s Turnpike.
During the closure, motorists will not have access to the Okahumpka Service Plaza. The Turkey Lake Service Plaza located at milepost 263 will work as an alternate stop for drivers. Please note this schedule may change due to inclement weather or unforeseen conditions.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and I will gladly assist.
Kind regards,
Maria Parada
Construction Community Outreach Specialist | WSP USA
Construction and Materials General Consultant to Florida’s Turnpike
P.O. Box 613069
Ocoee, FL 34761
Office: 407-264-3069
Email:
Maria.Parada@dot.state.fl.us