Each year, the HRTPO develops and submits priority lists to the Florida Department of Transportation for consideration in the Tentative Work Program. These lists help identify locally supported transportation projects that address safety, congestion, mobility, and access needs throughout the Heartland region. The FY 2032 draft lists reflect newly submitted applications for short-term project funding consideration. These projects are separate from the region’s larger capacity

The Heartland 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is now available for download and viewing. This plan serves as the region’s long-term blueprint for transportation investments and policies through the year 2050.

The UPWP describes the transportation planning tasks to be performed within the HRTPO study area. The UPWP is amended as needed to account for budget changes throughout its two-year duration.

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization will consider an amendment to the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan to support the continued advancement of improvements on SR 70 from CR 721 South to CR 599/NW 128th Avenue in Highlands County. The Florida Department of Transportation District One Corridors Department requested the amendment to maintain planning consistency for the project. This segment is part of the broader SR 70 corridor improvements already id

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

Each year, the HRTPO develops and submits priority lists to the Florida Department of Transportation for consideration in the Tentative Work Program. These lists help identify locally supported transportation projects that address safety, congestion, mobility, and access needs throughout the Heartland region. The FY 2032 draft lists reflect newly submitted applications for short-term project funding consideration. These projects are separate from the region’s larger capacity

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization is seeking public comment on the Draft Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026/27–2030/31. The TIP identifies transportation projects programmed for funding across DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties, including roadway, bridge, bicycle, pedestrian, aviation, transit, and transportation disadvantaged projects. The public comment period began May 15, 2026. The Draft TIP i

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travele

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travel

This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects in the Heartland counties. Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travel

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces the start of a 30-day public comment and review period for the FY 2026/27 through FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP describes the transportation planning tasks to be performed within the HRTPO study area. The UPWP is amended as needed to account for budget changes throughout its two-year duration. The comment period for the proposed UPWP document begins on April 1, 2026, a