HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced multiple lane closures and traffic disruptions on significant roadways in Hernando County next week.
These closures, affecting US 98/SR 50 (Cortez Blvd.), SR 50/SR 50A/Cobb Road intersection, and SR 50 Bypass, are due to ongoing construction and maintenance activities. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and plan for potential delays.
US 98 / SR 50 (Cortez Blvd.): Drivers traveling on US 98 / SR 50 (Cortez Blvd.) between the area east of Mondon Hill Road/Spring Lake Highway and Lockhart Road will encounter lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting Monday, May 19, and continuing through Friday, May 23. Motorists should anticipate slower traffic and potential backups during these daytime hours.
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SR 50 (Cortez Blvd.) / SR 50 A (W Jefferson Street) / Cobb Road Intersection: A major intersection in Hernando County will experience significant and prolonged disruption. FDOT has announced that one lane will be closed in each direction approaching and through the SR 50 (Cortez Blvd.) / SR 50 A (W Jefferson Street) / Cobb Road intersection 24 hours per day through approximately May 2025.
This extended closure will undoubtedly impact traffic flow in the area, and drivers are strongly advised to seek alternate routes if possible or allow for extra travel time.
SR 50 Bypass (Cortez Blvd.): Those using the SR 50 Bypass (Cortez Blvd.) from the Cobb Road/Cortez Blvd./Jefferson Street intersection to Buck Hope Road should also prepare for lane closures during the daytime hours. These closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23.
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SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) (East): Further east on SR 50 (Cortez Blvd), between Ridge Manor Boulevard and Riverland Clay Sink Road, motorists can expect day periodic flagging and brief traffic stops from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23.
Additionally, night periodic flagging and brief traffic stops will occur on the same stretch of SR 50 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, May 18, through Thursday, May 22 nights. These intermittent stops may cause temporary delays, particularly during peak travel times.
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