FDOT Treasure Coast Traffic 6/30-7/7

FDOT Treasure Coast Traffic Impact Report

June 30 through July 7, 2017

 

TREASURE COAST – Construction and maintenance-related lane closures on state highways in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties are expected during the week of June 30 through July 7. Weather permitting, work will be done at the following locations throughout the Treasure Coast.In observance of the Independence Day holiday, lane closures will be suspended Tuesday, July 4. For updated lane closure information, please refer to www.d4fdot.com.

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

MARTIN COUNTY

 

  1. Kanner Highway / State Road 76 from Lost River Road to south of Monterey Road

Description: Under this 4.3-mile-long project, Kanner Highway is being widened from a four-lane divided highway to a six-lane divided highway. Additional work on this project includes: widening the bridge over the South Fork St. Lucie River; drainage improvements, including construction of five retention ponds; construction of sound walls at Fisherman’s / Somerset Cove and Whitemarsh Reserve; guardrail improvements; signalization upgrades; and turn lane and bicycle lane improvements.

Cost/Completion: $20.8 million. Completion is expected in spring 2019.

Traffic Impact:

  • The speed limit on Kanner Highway from Lost River Road to Indian Street has been reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph. The speed limit will remain at 45 mph after project completion.
  • One lane in either direction of Kanner Highway from Lost River Road to Martin County High School may be closed intermittently Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for drainage work and roadway widening.
  • One lane in either direction of Kanner Highway from Lost River Road to Martin County High School may be closed intermittently Wednesday and Thursday night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for bridge and drainage work.
  • The sidewalk along the east side of Kanner Highway just south of the high school will be intermittently impacted Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with flagmen holding pedestrian traffic so construction vehicles can enter and exit the pond area.
  • The sidewalk along southbound Kanner Highway from Pomeroy Street to South River Drive is closed through July for drainage work. Pedestrians will be detoured to the northbound sidewalk along Kanner Highway at Indian Street and Pomeroy Street.

 

  1. I-95 Interchange at Kanner Highway (State Road 76 / Exit 101)

Description: This 0.745-mile project includes widening Kanner Highway (SR 76) at the I-95 interchange, reconstructing the I-95 entrance and exit ramps, drainage, milling and resurfacing, signing & pavement markings, and signalization. If you need additional information about the project, please contact Terry B. Rauth P.E. at (772) 419-6936 or trauth@martin.fl.us.

Cost/Completion: $5.8 million. Completion in summer 2017.

Traffic Impact:

  • All lanes are open through Friday, July 7.

 

  1. State Road 710 / Warfield Boulevard from east of Kanner Highway (State Road 76) to the Martin / Palm Beach County Line

Description: This 5.572-mile project includes reconstructing State Road 710 to a 4-lane divided roadway with a 40-foot sodded median, concrete pavement, installing a new drainage system, and constructing a new wildlife crossing west of Martin / Palm Beach County line.

Cost/Completion: $28 million. Completion in spring 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • The eastbound lane of SR 710 may be closed intermittently Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for barrier wall installation. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

 

  1. I-95 / Martin Highway (State Road 714) Interchange Landscape Improvements

Description: The improvements under this contract consist of installing trees at the Martin Highway (SR 714) I-95 Interchange and irrigation and pump installation.

Cost/Completion: $1.15 million. Completion in fall 2017.

Traffic Impact:

  • The shoulders at the I-95/Martin Highway interchange may be closed intermittently Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through fall 2017.

 

  1. I-95 Resurfacing Project from Indiantown Road to Bridge Road

Description: The I-95 resurfacing project from south of Indiantown Road (State Road 706) in the Town of Jupiter to north of Bridge Road (County Road 708) in Martin County is anticipated to begin Tuesday, May 9. The improvements under this contract consist of resurfacing the I-95 mainline from south of Indiantown Road to north of Bridge Road and the I-95 interchange ramps at Indiantown Road (Exit 87) and Bridge Road (Exit 96), minor shoulder and guardrail repairs, and replacement of the southbound bridge approach slab at approximate mile marker 89.5.

Cost/Completion: $17.2 million. Completion in fall 2018.

Traffic Impact:

  • Two northbound lanes of I-95 from Indiantown Road to Bridge Road will be closed Wednesday and Thursday night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. through August for paving.

 

  1. Kanner Highway (State Road 76) I-95 Interchange Landscape Improvements

Description: The improvements under this contract consist of installing trees at the Kanner Highway (SR 76) I-95 Interchange and an irrigation and pump system.

Cost/Completion: $1.46 million. Completion is expected in fall 2017.

Traffic Impact:

  • The shoulders at the I-95/Kanner Highway interchange may be closed intermittently Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through fall 2017.
  1. NE Causeway Boulevard from Indian River Drive to State Road A1A in Jensen Beach

Traffic Impact:

  • The right turn lane from westbound NE Causeway Boulevard to northbound Indian River Drive will be closed intermittently Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through October.
  • The right turn lane from westbound NE Causeway Boulevard to northbound Indian River Drive will be closed Monday between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a concrete pour. In the event of rain, this closure may be scheduled Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
  • The sidewalk along the north side of NW Causeway Boulevard is closed for building construction through October. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway.

 

  1. I-95 north of Kanner Highway (Exit 101)

Traffic Impact:

  • One southbound lane of I-95 from 1.5 miles north of Kanner Highway to the Kanner Highway overpass will be closed Thursday night between 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. for bridge repairs.

 

  1. I-95 north of Martin Highway (Exit 110)

Traffic Impact:

  • One southbound lane of I-95 from 2 miles north of Martin Highway to the Martin Highway overpass will be closed Wednesday night between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. for bridge repairs.
  • One northbound lane of I-95 from 2 miles north of Martin Highway to the Martin Highway overpass will be closed Thursday night between 10:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. for bridge repairs.

 

  1. Kanner Highway from Tierra Verde to Manor Drive in Stuart

Traffic Impact:

  • One southbound lane of Kanner Highway will be closed Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for drainage work.

 

  1. Kanner Highway at Kansas Avenue in Stuart

Traffic Impact:

  • Advance Notice: Starting Tuesday, July 11 the northbound shoulder of Kanner Highway at Kansas Avenue will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through July 28 for drainage work.

 

  1. State Road 710 from Fox Brown Road to the Florida East Coast Railroad in Indiantown

Traffic Impact:

  • Advance Notice: One southbound lane of State Road 710 will be closed Monday, July 10 through Saturday, July 15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for asphalt repairs. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

 

  1. State Road 710 from Martin Highway to Tommy Clements Street in Indiantown

Traffic Impact:

  • Advance Notice: Lanes in either direction of State Road 710 will be closed intermittently Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for railroad crossing repairs.
    • A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

     

    1. State Road 710 and Adams Avenue Intersection in Indiantown

    Traffic Impact:

    • Lanes at the intersection of SW Warfield Boulevard and SW Adams Avenue will be closed intermittently between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through July 7 for traffic signal maintenance. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to exercise caution and to expect minor delays through this area.

     

    1. Roosevelt Bridge Fishing Pier in Stuart

    Traffic Impact:

    • Beginning Wednesday, July 5 the fishing pier located under the Roosevelt Bridge will be closed to replace the handrails along the pier. This closure is anticipated to last for approximately 60 days, weather permitting. While the fishing pier is closed, no one will be permitted to access this area.

     

    1. State Road A1A from Pepper Lane to Nettles Boulevard in Jensen Beach

    Traffic Impact:

    • The southbound lane of A1A will be closed Monday and Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for utility work.

     

    1. LUCIE COUNTY

     

    1. Indrio Road Widening Project in Fort Pierce

    Description: Indrio Road is being widened from west of the I-95 interchange to east of Emerson Avenue (State Road 607). This 2.7-mile project includes: reconstructing the existing two-lane Indrio Road to a four-lane, divided highway with a raised median; constructing a 6-foot sidewalk along the south side and a 12-foot-wide multi-purpose trail along the north side of Indrio Road; realigning Spanish Lakes Boulevard to connect with Koblegard Road; reconstructing Koblegard Road from Indrio Road north approximately .5 mile; and installing new highway lighting, signage and signalization.

    Cost/Completion: $23.9 million. Completion in spring 2019.

    Traffic Impact:

    • The speed limit on Indrio Road between I-95 and Emerson Avenue has been reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph. The speed limit will remain at 45 mph after project completion.
    • One lane in either direction of Indrio Road may be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for widening. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • One lane in either direction of Johnston Road may be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for widening. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • One lane in either direction of Emerson Avenue may be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for widening. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • One lane in either direction of Spanish Lakes Boulevard may be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for construction. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • Advance Notice: Starting Monday, July 10, Johnston Road south of Indrio Road will be reduced to one lane around-the-clock through July 31 for road work. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    1. I-95 Bridge Deck Replacement Project at Gatlin Boulevard and Midway Road

    Description: The I-95 bridge deck replacement project over Gatlin Boulevard and Midway Road includes: removing & replacing the bridge decks on I-95 over Gatlin Boulevard and CR-712/Midway Road; milling and resurfacing approaches to bridge decks; and re-striping approaches to bridge decks.

    Cost/Completion: $8.2 million. Completion in fall 2017.

    Traffic Impact:

    • The outside lane of northbound I-95 at Gatlin Boulevard is closed around-the-clock, with two lanes open. The third northbound lane is expected to open Sunday, July 2.
    • Two lanes in each direction of Gatlin Boulevard at I-95 will be closed Wednesday and Thursday night between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. to install bridge-mounted signs.
    • One lane in either direction of I-95 at Midway Road may be closed Thursday night between 7:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. for striping.
    • One northbound lane of I-95 at Gatlin Boulevard will be closed Friday night, June 30 between 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. and Saturday night, July 1 between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. for paving. One lane will be open.
    • One northbound lane of I-95 at Gatlin Boulevard may be closed Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. for paving.
    1. Midway Road Widening Project from S. 25th Street to U.S. 1

    Description: This 1.8-mile project includes: reconstructing the existing two-lane Midway Road to a four-lane, divided highway with a raised median; installing a new signal at Sunrise Boulevard; constructing a new bridge over the North Fork St. Lucie River; constructing a 6-foot sidewalk on the north side and a 12-foot multi-purpose trail on the south side Midway Road; constructing 4-foot bike lanes on both sides of the roadway; reconstruction of S. 25th Street approximately 1000’ to the south & north of Midway Road; reconstruction of Sunrise Boulevard from W. 1st Street to Charlotta Street; reconstruction of Oleander Avenue from W. 2nd Street to Merritt Ditch; drainage improvements, including constructing 6 retention ponds at 5 locations; and signage, signalization, and lighting improvements.

    Cost/Completion: $26.8 million. Completion in spring 2020.

    Traffic Impact:

    • One lane in either direction of Midway Road from 25th Street to U.S. 1 will be closed Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • One lane in either direction of Oleander Avenue from W. 1st Street to north of Midway Road will be closed intermittently Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • One lane in either direction of Sunrise Boulevard from W. 1st Street to Augusta Street will be closed intermittently Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • One lane in either direction of 25th Street north and south of Midway Road may be closed Wednesday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
    • The inside left turn lane from northbound U.S. 1 to westbound Midway Road is closed around-the-clock for widening.
    • The inside left turn lane from southbound U.S. 1 to eastbound Midway Road is closed around-the-clock for widening.
    • The right turn lane from eastbound Midway Road to southbound Oleander Avenue is closed around-the-clock for roadway widening. Eastbound motorists can turn south from the through lane.
    • The right turn lane from westbound Midway Road to northbound Oleander Avenue is closed around-the-clock for roadway widening. Westbound motorists can turn north from the through lane.
    • Magnolia Avenue is closed from Midway Road north for 100 feet for approximately two weeks for drainage work. During this time, traffic will be detoured via Charlotta Street and Sunrise Boulevard.

    ** See attached flyer

    • Starting Monday, July 10, drainage work is scheduled to begin along Melville Road from Midway Road to Brack Road that will necessitate five consecutive phases of full closures. These closures will start at the south end near Brack Road and move north to Midway Road and will take approximately 3 months total to complete. Motorists can detour via Brack Road to Oleander Avenue or U.S. 1 to Ulrich Road. Residents and emergency services will have access to properties along Melville Road at all times. The details of each phase are as follows:
      • Phase 1: Melville Road from Brack Road north to 5175 Melville Road (approximately 800 feet) for three weeks.
      • Phase 2: Melville Road from 5105 to 5101 Melville Road (approximately 100 feet) for one week.
      • Phase 3: Melville Road from 5101 to 5009 Melville Road (approximately 350 feet) for three weeks.
      • Phase 4: Melville Road from 5009 to 5001 Melville Road (approximately 370 feet) for two weeks
      • Phase 5: Melville Road from 5001 Melville Road to Midway Road (approximately 290 feet) for three weeks

     

     

    1. North 25th Street from St. Lucie Boulevard (County Road 608) to U.S. 1.

    Description: This 1.169-mile project includes: milling and resurfacing of N. 25th Street / SR 615; constructing new sidewalk on both sides of road from where existing sidewalk ends to U.S. 1; constructing 6-foot buffered bike lanes in each direction; rebuilding handicap ramps throughout project limits at qualifying locations; upgrading signs and pavement marking, and upgrading pedestrian signal control buttons and adding countdown timers at the St. Lucie Boulevard / N. 25th Street and U.S. 1 / N. 25th Street intersections.

    Cost/Completion: $2.14 million. Completion in fall 2017.

    Traffic Impact:

    • The outside lane in each direction of 25th Street from U.S. 1 to Industrial Avenue Three is closed around-the-clock through July.
    • One lane in each direction of 25th Street from Industrial Avenue Three to St. Lucie Boulevard will be closed Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through June.
    • The sidewalk along 25th Street from U.S. 1 to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed intermittently Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
    • One lane in each direction of U.S. 1 at 25th Street may be closed Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through June.
    • The right turn lane from southbound U.S. 1 to 25thStreet may be closed periodically Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. for sidewalk and signal work. Motorists turning right onto 25th Street can use the outside through lane of U.S. 1.

     

    1. I-95 Bridge Deck Replacement Project at Glades Cut Off Road (County Road 709) and Ten Mile Creek

    Description: On Monday, July 10, the I-95 bridge deck replacement project over Glades Cut Off Road and the Florida East Coast Railroad (approximate mile marker 125) in the City of Port St. Lucie and over Ten Mile Creek just south of Okeechobee Road/Exit 129 will begin. This project includes replacing the bridge decks on I-95 over Glades Cut Off Road (CR 709) and the FEC Railroad and over Ten Mile Creek, milling and resurfacing approaches to bridge decks and re-striping approaches to bridge decks.

    Cost/Completion: $13.46 million. Completion is expected in summer 2019.

    Traffic Impact:

    • Open House: On Wednesday, July 12, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an informational Open House from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Fire District Administration Complex, 5160 NW Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983. Project personnel will be on hand to discuss the scope of work, construction schedule, and address questions and comments one-on-one. No formal presentation will be made.

     

     

    1. I-95 at Crosstown Parkway (Exit 120) in Port St. Lucie

    Traffic Impact:

    • Advance Notice: One southbound lane of I-95 at Crosstown Parkway will be closed Thursday night, July 13 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for bridge repairs.

     

    1. I-95 at Indrio Road (Exit 138) in Ft. Pierce

    Traffic Impact:

    • Advance Notice: One northbound lane of I-95 at Indrio Road will be closed Monday night, July 10 between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. for bridge repairs.

     

    1. I-95 at Midway Road (Exit 126) in Ft. Pierce

    Traffic Impact:

    • Advance Notice: One northbound lane of I-95 at Midway Road will be closed Tuesday night, July 11 between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. for bridge repairs.

     

    1. I-95 at Okeechobee Road (Exit 129) in Ft. Pierce

    Traffic Impact:

    • Advance Notice: One northbound lane of I-95 at Okeechobee Road will be closed Wednesday, July 12 between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. for bridge repairs.
    • Advance Notice: One southbound lane of I-95 at Okeechobee Road will be closed Thursday, July 13 between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. for bridge repairs.

     

    1. U.S. 1 from Virginia Avenue to Ohio Avenue in Fort Pierce

    Traffic Impact:

    • One lane in each direction of U.S. 1 will be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through August 25 for median work and to install mast arms.

     

    1. State Road 70 from NE 31st Avenue to NE 34th Avenue in Ft. Pierce

    Traffic Impact:

    • One westbound lane of State Road 70 will be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for utility work.

     

     

    INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

     

    1.  I-95 (SR 9) from just north of State Road 60 (Osceola Boulevard/Exit 147) at Vero Beach to the Indian River/Brevard County Line

    Description: I-95 is being widened from just north of State Road 60 to the Indian River/Brevard County line. Improvements in this 12.5-mile-long project include: adding one lane on I-95 in each direction; milling and resurfacing the existing lanes; signalization and lighting improvements; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements, including closed-circuit television cameras, Dynamic Message Signs and vehicle detectors; removal/replacement of the existing bridges over CR 512 (Fellsmere Road); construction of a noise barrier wall adjacent to the Encore Sunshine Travel RV Resort; and reconstruction of the interchange at CR 512, including the ramps and turn lanes. The design/build contract started in May 2013.  For information on this project, contact the Public Information Office at (772) 713-5570 orI95projectinfo@gbfinc.net.

    Cost/Completion: $50.6 million. Completion in summer 2017.

    Traffic Impact:

    • Motorists should be alert for slow moving construction vehicles entering and leaving the travel lanes.
    • The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph in the work zone.
    • One lane in each direction of I-95 may be closed Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for construction activities.
    • I-95 northbound from MM 148 to MM 149 is shifted toward the median.
    • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from County Road 512 is shifted slightly to the east.
    • I-95 southbound at MM 153 is diverted to the median for roadway work.
    • I-95 southbound traffic from MM 156.5 to 155.8 is shifted to the new section of the CR 512 bridge.
    • I-95 southbound at the Brevard County line is switched from a left lane closure to a right lane closure at MM 160.
    • I-95 southbound from MM 160 to MM 158 is shifted toward the median to the two inside lanes.
    • I-95 southbound from MM 158 to MM 156 is shifted toward the median to the two inside lanes.

     

    1. Central Railroad Corridor Greenway (CRCG) Pedestrian Overpass

    Description: Construction began April 26, 2017 on the Central Railroad Corridor Greenway (CRCG) Pedestrian Overpass project from west of I-95 to North County Regional Park. Work of this project includes: constructing a 12-foot shared use path and a pedestrian overpass over I-95, providing pedestrians and bicyclists with convenient access to area parks, conservation areas, recreational and educational facilities; maintaining an open drainage system with swales and minor culvert crossings; and installing lighting, architectural towers, and specialty signage at the bridge location.

    Cost/Completion: $4.6 million. Completion in spring 2018.

    Traffic Impact:

    • The shoulder along the I-95 northbound entrance ramp from County Road 512 may be closed intermittently Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. through fall 2017.
    • The shoulder along the I-95 southbound exit ramp to County Road 512 may be closed intermittently Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. through fall 2017.

     

    1. U.S. 1 south of Oslo Road in Vero Beach

    Traffic Impact:

    • Starting July 5, the southbound bike lane of U.S. 1 at the Toyota of Vero Beach will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through July 14 to construct a driveway connection. During this time, cyclists heading south from Oslo Road should cross at Oslo Road.

     

    1. State Road A1A just north of Orchid Island Drive in Vero Beach

    Traffic Impact:

    • Starting July 5, one lane in either direction of State Road A1A will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through July to construct a turn lane. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

     

    1. State Road 60 and 90th Avenue Intersection in Vero Beach

    Traffic Impact:

    • One westbound lane of State Road 60 will be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Friday, July 14 for paving.
    • One southbound lane of 90th Avenue will be closed Monday and Wednesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Friday, July 7 for paving. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

     

     

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