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431922-1 SR 44 at Kepler Road intersection improvements
Project Details
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is constructing a two-lane roundabout at the
intersection of State Road (S.R.) 44 (East New York Avenue) and Kepler Road in DeLand, Volusia County,
to enhance safety and improve the flow of traffic. The design includes two lanes throughout the roundabout and will have a concrete apron to accommodate large trucks.
Pedestrian safety enhancements include new sidewalks and crosswalks equipped with Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at the roundabout approaches. Each RRFB will include flashing yellow
LED lights to increase drivers’ awareness of pedestrians crossing at the roundabout. For more information
about RRFBs and how to use them, visit: https://www.alerttodayflorida.com/Pedestrian.
There will also be a right turn bypass lane at three of the four road connections. In addition to construction of the roundabout, the project also includes resurfacing of S.R. 44 from approximately 800 feet west of Kepler Road to Talisman Lane and resurfacing of Kepler Road from 650 feet south of S.R. 44 to 1,250 feet north of S.R. 44. A center bi-directional turn lane will also be added along S.R. 44 from east of Kepler Road to Lake Winnemissett Drive.
To learn more about roundabouts, including how to use them:
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Debbie Cople
(386) 740-3566
Debbie.Cople@dot.state.fl.us
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| Contractor |
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P&S Paving, Inc.
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Lane Closures
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Sunday, December 22, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be a single lane closure on westbound State Road (S.R.) 44 east of Kepler Road for storm drainage installation.
Motorists should expect delays, avoid distractions, and drive cautiously through the work zones. -
The project is currently in Phase 1 of construction. Work will require intermittent traffic shifts and nighttime lane closures, but no detours. The intersection of S.R. 44 and Kepler Road will remain open throughout the duration of the project. See below for a visual representation of the intersection and project work zones during Phase 1. The project work zones are represented by the areas shaded in orange.
FDOT aims to minimize the impact of construction on the traveling public. Constructing this project without detours maintains consistent traffic flow, reducing inconvenience and travel time for motorists.
Drivers should expect delays, avoid distractions, and drive cautiously through work zones.