SR 710 Extension from US 441 to the L-63N Interceptor Canal

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) conducted a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to evaluate improvement alternatives for SR 710 from US 441 in Okeechobee County to CR 714 (SW Martin Highway) in Martin County. The PD&E Study received Location and Design Concept Acceptance on March 16, 2017 from the FDOT Office of Environmental Management. This allowed the project to move to the next stage of development. The SR 710 extension from US 441 to the L-63N Interceptor Canal will consist of two travel lanes in each direction with curb along both the median and outside lanes. The posted speed will be 45 mph. The posted speed will reduce to 40 mph near the new intersection at US 441. The SR 710 extension will include bicycle lanes, sidewalk along the south side of the roadway, and a shared use path along the north side of the roadway. The SR 710 extension will have new signals at the intersections with US 441, SR 70, and SE 40th Avenue. Right-of-way acquisition is funded in Fiscal Year 2025. The project is not currently funded for construction. SR 710 is a designated evacuation route by the Florida State Emergency Response Team. SR 710 is part of the National Highway System and the Strategic Intermodal System.