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UPDATE: Okeechobee and Highlands County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 3rd.
🚨 Southwest Florida Flood Watch Update 🚨
Flood warning in effect! Heavy rainfall may cause flooded roads. For everyone's safety, check the list of school closures due to the inclement weather. Stay safe, everyone! 🌧️ #FloridaWeather #StaySafe
🚨 Southwest Florida Flood Watch Update 🚨
Flood warning in effect! Heavy rainfall may cause flooded roads. For everyone's safety, check the list of school closures due to the inclement weather. Stay safe, everyone! 🌧️ #FloridaWeather #StaySafe
Beginning tonight, Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8 p.m., the northbound outside lanes of Business U.S. 41 over the Edison Bridge will be closed for bridge plate maintenance. The outside lanes are expected to reopen by approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Drivers are advised to reduce their speed, expect potential delays, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.
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This week, FDOT is proud to recognize Crash Responder Safety Week.
Every day, crash responders are hard at work on Florida’s roads clearing crashes, offering assistance and keeping our state moving. Let’s all do our part to keep them safe.
Slow down. Move over. #CRSW
Attention, Southwest Florida! 🚨 A flood watch is in effect for our area. With heavy rain on the way, roads may become flooded. Stay safe and stay connected for the latest updates. 👀 Check the comments for your county.
🚨 FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT until 3 PM EST today for DeSoto, Hardee, and Polk counties. Excessive rain may cause quick flooding in urban and low-lying areas. Stay weather aware, slow down on wet roads, and remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! 🌧️🚗🌊
🚧 Heads up, folks! 🚧 On Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., expect a temporary southbound lane closure and shift on State Road 31 at Cypress Parkway. Crews are busy with grade work and paving on the west side. Read more in comments below.
🚧 Attention Drivers! 🚧 From Tuesday, November 3, to Friday, November 13, 2026, expect occasional turn lane closures on State Road 80, both eastbound and westbound, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be working in the medians and shoulders.
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While 4 bridges cross over the Tampa Bay, the 4.1-mile-long Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the only one that spans three counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee. This vital link sees over 50,000 vehicles every day, serving as a major commuter route for the region.
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Heads up! 🚨 A ramp closure is happening on Thursday, October 29, followed by a full weekend closure of Pine Ridge Road at the I-75 interchange (exit 107). Read more in the comments below.
Detour routes are posted. For southbound I-75 to eastbound Pine Ridge, use Immokalee Road (Exit 111) and Logan Blvd. For northbound I-75 to westbound Pine Ridge, use Golden Gate Parkway (Exit 105) and Livingston Rd.
📅Thursday, October 29 (8 p.m. - 6 a.m.): Full closure of the southbound I-75 off-ramp for overhead structures and signage installation.
📅Friday, October 30 (11 p.m.) to Sunday, November 1 (6 a.m.): Full closure of eastbound and westbound Pine Ridge Road under I-75.
