Partnering with @FHPSWFL today and everyday to stress the importance of good driving habits especially this Labor Day weekend where 37 million are expected to drive. ☑️Don’t speed. ☑️Don’t drink and drive. ☑️Don’t text and drive. ☑️Wear a seatbelt. ☑️ Be patient. #FDOT

On average, 8 people are killed and 43 are seriously injured on Florida’s roads daily said FDOT Southwest Florida Safety Administrator. His message is simple: #TargetZero a statewide goal to eliminate fatal and serious-injury crashes. Be a defensive driver this Labor Day weekend.

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RT @FHPSWFL: Labor Day Weekend Media Interviews!. AAA anticipates over 37 million traveling by car this holiday weekend! . Drive responsibl….

We know it’s early but never too early for FDOT Southwest Florida to talk safety as motorists take to the highways this Labor Day weekend. Appreciate WINK News and Gulf Coast News helping to spread the word. We want everyone to arrive alive at their final destination. #FDOT

RT @fl511_southwest: We all play a role in road safety! Move over or slow down 20 mph below the posted speed limit when passing stopped veh….

🚨 Did you know? It's illegal to pass a school bus when its stop arm is extended and lights are flashing. Let's keep our community safe—STOP for school buses! 🛑 #SafetyFirst #CommunityCare

Heads up, travelers! Crews are busy on the US 98 Kissimmee River Bridge near #Okeechobee. Eastbound traffic is being detoured south via County Road 721 to State Road 70. Expect delays and follow detour signs. Please drive safely as the detour lasts overnight. Stay safe!

Ruby here, your friendly FDOT District One safety mascot, reminding you to keep our roads safe for everyone! Stay vigilant on and near roadways. Whether you’re walking your pup or driving, always prioritize safety. #NationalDogDay #SafetyWithRuby

Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures on SR 739 beginning Tuesday, August 26, 2025, between 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. Crews will be performing maintenance work on storm drains. Motorists are advised to exercise caution as crews work on the roadway.

These improvements make the traveling experience safer and more efficient throughout this busy corridor. Work continues throughout the project limits, with expected completion in early fall.

Motorists may notice improvements along US 301 from south of 25th Court East to south of 13th Avenue East. Behind the scenes crews installed new mast arms with upgraded signals, new pavement, safety markings, sod and concrete medians.

The most used and popular boat ramp in Lee County, Punta Rassa, is open for business after a 3-year hiatus due to damage by #HurricaneIan. Congrats Lee County Government on your ribbon cutting and a job well done not to mention early completion. FDOT Southwest Florida partner.

🌉 SR 70 (Park Street) Bridge Repairs Complete! 🌉 #OkeechobeeCounty. Upgrades included sealing, concrete and steel repairs, fresh paint, and new signage at the Kissimmee River Bridge, plus foundation-strengthening pile jackets at the Popash Slough Bridge.

🚗 Drive with Care on Little Pine Island! 🌉 The bridge has narrow lanes, so a small drift can lead to accidents or injuries. Stay alert, drive slowly, and let's keep our community safe! 🛡️ #SafetyFirst #CommunityCare

🚧 Lane closures on SR 45 this Sunday, August 24, 2025. Expect the northbound right lane near the Caloosahatchee Bridge and the left lane near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to be closed from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crews will be working hard to replace the attenuator.

Thank you Sarasota for your participation at tonight’s public meeting about the upcoming resurfacing job at SR 683/ US 301 from US 41 to S. of 10th Street. We appreciate your feedback. You still can until Aug. 28th. Check Enhances Bike and Ped safety.

Don’t say we didn’t remind you about tonight’s interesting public meeting about resurfacing and rehabbing SR 693/US 301 from US 41 to S. of 10th Street. Where? Selby Library in Sarasota til 7 p.m. Come on out and put your mind at ease. Sarasota County Government @MyFDOT

✅ Free parking available at the library (2-hour limit). Check out all the details, including the presentation and FAQs, here: [Project Info](. #FDOT #Sarasota #PublicMeeting #RoadWork.

🚧 Join us for a public meeting about the Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation of State Road (SR) 683/US 301! 🚗. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, August 19.🕔 Time: 5 PM to 7 PM.📍 Location: Selby Library, Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Multi-vehicle crash in #CollierCounty on I-75 North, before Mile Marker 78. All lanes closed. Last updated at 09:39 AM. Road Ranger Ahead. Move Over or Slow Down.