County public works: five FDOT projects active, $14.6M in current work

Jun 18, 2026

Hardee County public works presented a multi‑project update showing five ongoing FDOT‑funded projects (totaling roughly $14.6 million) and outlined schedules, procurement and ARPA/FDOT funding for upcoming projects including 10‑Mile Grade, MLK improvements, Fish Branch paving and Center Hill Bridge.

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The county's public works director reviewed the county's roster of FDOT and other state‑backed road and bridge projects, and the board discussed procurement, design and scheduling constraints. "We have a total of 5 projects ongoing right now, which is equivalent to 14,636,716," the county's presenter said, describing completed work (Polk Road; County Road 663) and active projects including a West 10‑Mile segment, MLK Junior improvements (1.053 miles; low bid to be presented July 16), Fish Branch paving of a one‑mile unpaved section, Old Town Creek milling/resurfacing and County Road 664 drainage and milling work.

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