Drivers moving through Hernando County should prepare for several roadwork projects scheduled by the Florida Department of Transportation for the week of February 8. These updates, part of the District 7 lane closure summary, will impact both daytime travelers and night owls on major routes like US 98 and US 301.
Starting Monday, February 9, a significant stretch of US 98 will see heavy activity. The work zone spans from north of CR 491 (Citrus Way) up to the area north of Landfill Road. Crews will use flagging to direct traffic through the site.
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This work is scheduled to take place during daylight hours, running from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Friday, February 13. Commuters using this corridor to move between Hernando and Citrus counties should expect delays and may want to allow for extra travel time during their morning and evening trips.
Nighttime drivers will face different hurdles at the busy intersection of US 301 and SR 50. On Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10, FDOT has scheduled lane closures and flagging operations specifically for the overnight hours.
These shifts begin at 8 p.m. and are expected to wrap up by 6:30 a.m. the following mornings. These closures affect the immediate area where US 301 meets SR 50, as well as a specific section of SR 50 located on the east side of the US 301 junction.
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Weather conditions or unforeseen mechanical issues could potentially shift these schedules, but for now, residents should plan their routes around these specific windows to avoid the bulk of the congestion.
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