{"id":236313,"date":"2026-04-17T23:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/236313\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T23:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:39:08","slug":"local-officials-hold-safety-event-to-address-deadly-crashes-and-widening-project-on-state-road-710","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/236313\/","title":{"rendered":"Local officials hold safety event to address deadly crashes and widening project on State Road 710"},"content":{"rendered":"

WPTV hasn\u2019t stopped listening to your safety concerns about State Road 710.<\/p>\n

An average of three people die from a vehicle crash on this road every year, according to The Martin County Sheriff\u2019s Office. This year, there\u2019s already been three deaths.<\/p>\n

WATCH BELOW: ‘I hope they follow up with real action,’ Lisa Ferrier tells WPTV’s Tyler Hatfield<\/p>\n

For over a year, Treasure Coast reporter Tyler Hatfield has been listening to neighbors who said they\u2019re concerned about the speeding and the passing on the narrow two lane stretch of road from Indiantown to Okeechobee.<\/p>\n

WPTV first told you that local leaders are pushing for 710 to be widened<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Martin County and Okeechobee County Sheriff\u2019s Offices and the Florida Department of Transportation are coming together to hold a safety event to discuss traffic safety and updates for the 710 Widening Project. The safety event will take place Saturday at Post Family Park in Indiantown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

“We want to let them know that your concerns are being heard and that we are doing something about it,\u201d said Martin County Lt. Dave Rosko. \u201cWe’ve labeled it our most dangerous roadway that we have in Martin County.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Friday, neighbor Lisa Ferrier said SR-710 is quieter.<\/p>\n

WATCH BELOW: Traffic, safety concerns take center stage at Martin County meeting<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s been better, much better,\u201d said Ferrier. \u201cBecause now people have eyes on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Ferrier said she thinks there\u2019s still work to do.<\/p>\n

“We need to keep the pressure constant pressure on this situation,\u201d said Ferrier.<\/p>\n

Rosko said FDOT is already acquiring land for the widening project.<\/p>\n

On Friday, WPTV followed Martin County Deputy Corey Gitlin, conducting traffic enforcement on SR 710. Rosko said they’re cracking down on traffic violations and infractions on the roadway, implementing a zero-tolerance policy. Since 2025, MCSO said they\u2019ve issued over 2,900 citations, 1,800 of those were for speeding.<\/p>\n

Ferrier thinks the safety event tomorrow is a great start for change and hopes it turns listening into doing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope they follow up with real action,\u201d said Ferrier.<\/p>\n

Read more of WPTV’s coverage below:<\/p>\n

Region Martin County<\/p>\n

Driver clocked at 100 mph while drunk on ‘death trap’ SR 710<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

‘Dangerous road’: Sheriff, residents push for expedited safety improvements<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

‘DEATH TRAP’: Sheriff calls for expedited safety improvements after wrecks<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

1 dead, 2 hurt in Martin County crash<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

Neighbors want solutions for SR-710 after 2 double fatal crashes<\/p>\n

Region Martin County<\/p>\n

4 people killed in 2 separate crashes on State Road 710, officials say<\/p>\n

Martin County<\/p>\n

FDOT reviewing safety on Indiantown roadway<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

Crash injuring Indiantown teen revives calls for safety changes<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

Widening of this troubled road carries $170M price tag<\/p>\n

Traffic News<\/p>\n

Why residents are saying ‘you risk your life’ on this road<\/p>\n

Region Martin County<\/p>\n

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