Drivers on State Road (S.R.) 44 (New York Avenue) in DeLand are advised of upcoming scheduled weekend detours at the intersections with Clara Avenue and Florida Avenue just west of U.S. 17/92 (Woodland Boulevard). The closures are weather permitting and are needed to accommodate concrete road repairs.
From about 9 a.m. Friday, May 11, to approximately 6 a.m. Monday, May 14, the contractor plans to close the S.R. 44 at Clara Avenue intersection. Work also will be occurring in two locations on S.R. 44 between Clara Avenue and Florida Avenue. Access to local businesses will be maintained.
The posted detour routes will utilize Florida Avenue, Rich Avenue, Howry Avenue and Stone Street. (Please see attached map).
The contractor is expected to close the intersection of S.R. 44 and Florida Avenue the following weekend from about 9 a.m. Friday, May 18, to about 6 a.m. Monday, May 21. During the closure, traffic will be directed around the work area using Amelia Avenue, Rich Avenue, Howry Avenue and Clara Avenue.
The closures are part of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to repair and replace sections of concrete roadway along S.R. 44 between Boundary Avenue and Hill Avenue.
Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances, and if this happens, the closures may be rescheduled. Updates will be available on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website, CFLRoads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.
