Travel Information

University of Florida Advisory
November 14 - November 21, 2008: Motorists may encounter heavier than normal traffic on roadways heading into Gainesville due to UF classes and sporting events.

*Northwest 34th Street resurfacing work continues. No traffic impacts are scheduled. Be aware of vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.

*The resurfacing of US 301 south of Hawthorne continues. Crews will begin repaving the roadway and working in the median. Daytime lane closures will be needed for this work. Please be aware of vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.

* Crews are reconfiguring the intersection of State Road 222 and State Road 26. Motorists should expect single daytime lane closures between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. A new traffic pattern is in place at the intersection of SR 222 and SR 26. SR 222 traffic no longer has to stop before heading east on SR 26. Eastbound SR 26 traffic now must come to a complete stop before turning either left or right at the intersection. The speed limit has been reduced to 40 mph in this area.

Up to date traffic and accident information may be found by dialing 511 or visiting www.fhp.state.fl.us/traffic on the web. ...

Safe Travel Tips
Motorists driving through the construction zone play a major role in safety on any project. All the maintenance of traffic put forth by the contractor can be wiped out by a single careless motorist. According to accident reports, most accidents in the construction zone are a result of driver error or carelessness. For your safety, the safety of your fellow motorists, and workers on the project, please utilize the following guidelines:
  • Pay attention to all construction signs, and don't rubberneck in work zones.
  • Reduce speed to posted limits, and remember in Florida, speeding fines are double in construction zones when workers are present.
  • Watch for slow moving construction vehicles entering and exiting the highway.
  • Don't stop in the travel lanes. If you must stop, pull completely off the road and out of traffic. Always pull off to the outside of the roadway and never into the median.
  • Allow a safe distance between your vehicle and others.
  • If it is raining, turn your headlights on so other vehicles can see you.
  • Beware of workers in construction work areas. They are working hard to improve the highway.

    • INTERESTING NATIONAL WORK ZONE SAFETY FACTS

    Here are some statistics for work zones in Florida:

  • Over the five year period from 1997-2001, the number of persons killed in motor vehicle crashes in Florida work zones has gone from lows of 22 in 1999 and 2000 to a high of 37 in 2001, with an annual average of 27 work zone deaths.
  • Over the five year period from 1997 to 2001, the number of persons injured in motor vehicle crashes in Florida work zones has ranged from 2,133 in 2000 to 2,986 in 2001, with an annual average of 2,475.
  • From 1997-2001, the number of motor vehicle crashes in Florida work zones has ranged from 2,045 in 2000 to 2,943 in 2001, with an annual average of 2,339.
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    State Road 231 Traffic Impacts
    November 15 - November 21, 2008: Daytime lane closures between State Road 121 and the Reception and Medical Center to do cleanup, work on driveways, repair sidewalk and replace mailboxes. The paving is expected to be completed by today (Friday, November 14). ...