S.R. 71 Resurfacing Begins

State Road (S.R.) 71 Resurfacing Begins in Jackson County

CHIPLEY, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work in November to resurface State Road (S.R.) 71 from north of County Road (C.R.) 165 (Basswood Road) to 5th Avenue in Jackson County.

Improvements along the 5.6-mile project include:
• Resurfacing existing travel lanes, auxiliary lanes, and paved shoulders.
• Improving pedestrian features to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
• Upgrading traffic signage throughout the project.

During construction no lane closures will occur within the Malone City Limits from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during active school periods. Access to driveways and business entrances will be maintained at all times.

Work is scheduled to be completed early 2025. Construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Speeding fines are doubled when workers are present.

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