TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began a roadway improvement project on June 3, 2024, along State Road (SR) 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from Mile Marker (MM) 36.6 to MM 38.4 on Bahia Honda Key in Monroe County.

The speed limit throughout the project area is reduced to 45 mph.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED

• Repaving and restriping the roadway 
• Repaving the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT)
• Upgrading guardrail end treatments and connections to bridges
• Shoulder rework to address drop-offs
• Installing sod at unpaved shoulders and along the roadside slopes
• Replacing and upgrading signage and pavement markings

LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION

Travel lanes may be closed during the following hours:

• 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights.

Additional closure hours for the section from MM 36.6 to MM 37 are:

• Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday (northbound only) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST

For your safety, and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking, or biking around any construction zone.