OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
North Parrott Avenue (US 441 North) Over Taylor Creek: Construction project: Work is underway to remove and replace a portion of the bridge over Taylor Creek. Additional improvements include removal and replacement of guardrail, pavement markings, and installation of pile jackets, which are stay-in-place forms that are installed around the bridge supports and filled with concrete. During construction, we ask motorists and pedestrians to use caution in this area and watch for crews working close to the roadway. Motorists should expect periodic lane closures as part of the construction process. Estimated project completion is summer 2018. The contractor is Cone & Graham, Inc.
- Parrott Avenue (US 441) full bridge closure – from 7 p.m., Friday, May 11, to 7 a.m., Monday, May 14. The bridge over Taylor Creek will be closed at this time so please follow posted detour signs.
- Upon completion of the detour, lane closures on US 441 will occur overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting. Please drive safely and watch for construction crews in the work zone.
