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Please note that these schedules are tentative and could be impacted by bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
U.S. 1 “The Stretch” Traffic Update
The northbound lane of U.S. 1 at about Mile Marker 107 will be closed from 8:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m. the nights of Tuesday, March 18 through Thursday, March 20; Monday, March 24; and 10 p.m.- 5:30 a.m. on Friday, March 21.
The southbound lane of U.S. 1 also will be closed between Mile Markers 113-116 from 8:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m. the nights of Tuesday, March 18 through Thursday, March 20.
While one lane of U.S. 1 is closed, northbound and southbound traffic will use the other lane alternately, and a flagger will direct traffic through the work zone. Motorists might experience delays of up to 10 minutes during the closures, and can use Card Sound Road as an alternate route, but must pay the standard toll.
Watch for truck traffic and shoulder work throughout the construction zone. The speed limit is 35 mph from MM 106 to MM 108 and 45 mph from approximately MM 108 to MM 116.
Please note that lane closures can be delayed or postponed for a variety of factors, including weather.
For more information, please contact Patti Jones, public information officer, at (305) 481-1186.
CR 931 (Sombrero Beach Road) (From Sombrero Blvd to Avenida Primiceria)
One lane will be closed during construction only and the two lane traffic will be managed by flag men on each side. Lane closures shall occur only from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday. Work may occur on Saturdays and lane closures will be limited and used only as necessary from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Special attention and consideration will be made for school traffic and lane closures will not be permitted during school speed zone hours in the vicinity of the school zone. Established speed limit within the work zone shall be 20 M.P.H. Please obey the speed limit. For more information call 305-797-0962; or contact us via email at info@fdotmonroe.com.
SR-5 (US-1/Overseas Highway) (MM 35.28-MM 36.56- Bahia Honda Bridge)
One Lane will be closed during the day Monday- Friday on the southbound Bahia Honda Bridge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please obey the speed limit. For more information call 305-797-0962; or contact us via email at info@fdotmonroe.com.
State Road 5 (US 1/Overseas Highway)
The lanes on Tom’s Harbor Cut Bridge (mile marker 61.6) will be shifted weekdays, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, March 24, 2008 through April 30, 2008. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority crews will be performing utility work.
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