The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Construction Open House, both in person and virtually, for the State Road 7 at Lake Worth Road resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation project.
The virtual public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 5 to 6 p.m. Use the link https://tinyurl.com/35y65d74 to register. You may also call (562) 247-8422 with the access code 139-507-823. Questions and comments from the public will follow a brief presentation.
The in-person construction open house is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the FDOT Palm Beach Operations Center Auditorium at 7900 Forest Hill Blvd. It will feature an informal open house format. FDOT staff and consultant staff members will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.
The project improvements consist of milling and resurfacing the roadway throughout the project limits to enhance infrastructure resilience and safety for the community; widening to provide a dedicated northbound to eastbound right-turn lane to alleviate congestion on SR 7 at Lake Worth Road; constructing a sidewalk along the east side of SR 7 and upgrading ADA curb ramps along the existing sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety; upgrading signing and pavement markings by adding high-emphasis crosswalks and upgrading to steel strain poles with LED lighting at the signalized intersection to enhance visibility and safety; upgrading signalization to improve traffic operations; and modifying the existing guardrail along the east side of SR 7 for enhanced safety.
Construction will begin in February 2026 at an estimated cost of $3.4 million and is anticipated to be completed in late 2026.
FDOT works with the public to balance their community vision with the community’s transportation needs. This is routine on all projects to ensure that Florida’s infrastructure is safe, resilient and efficient for many years into the future.
For more information, contact FDOT Project Manager Joel Jara at (561) 978-5084 or e-mail [email protected].
