FDOT TC Traffic Impact May 19-26

FDOT TC Traffic Impact May 19-26

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

MARTIN COUNTY

 

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

Description: The 4.3-mile-long Kanner Highway widening project will begin September 6, 2016. 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 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Friday between 9 a.m. and 12 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 will be closed Sunday through 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 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Friday between 9 a.m. and 12 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 may be closed intermittently for drainage work. Pedestrians will be detoured to the northbound sidewalk along Kanner Highway at Indian Street and Pomeroy Street.
  • Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, May 19, southbound Kanner Highway from Pomeroy Street to South River Drive will be narrowed to one lane through 6 a.m. Monday, May 22 for drainage work. During this time, southbound traffic along Kanner Highway between Pomeroy Street and South River Drive will be diverted to the inside median using a temporary travel lane.
  • The sidewalk along southbound Kanner Highway from Pomeroy Street to South River Drive will be closed from 12 p.m. Friday, May 19 through 5 p.m. Thursday, May 25 for drainage work. Pedestrians will be detoured to the northbound sidewalk along Kanner Highway at Indian Street and Pomeroy Street.
  • Advance Notice: Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, the median opening along Kanner Highway at South River Drive will be closed for drainage work. This closure is anticipated to be in place through 4 p.m. Thursday, June 1, weather permitting. Motorists wanting to go north on Kanner Highway from South River should make right on Kanner Highway and a U-turn at Pomeroy Street. Motorists driving north on Kanner Highway wanting to turn left into South River should continue north and make a U-turn at Indian 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 feel free to contact Terry B. Rauth P.E. at (772) 419-6936 or trauth@martin.fl.us.

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

Traffic Impact:

  • One lane in each direction of Kanner Highway may be closed intermittently Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for road work.
  • One lane in each direction of Kanner Highway may be closed Sunday through Thursday nights between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for construction.

 

3.      [endif]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:

  • All lanes are open through Friday, May 26.
  • Advance Notice: Beginning in June, preparations will be underway for shifting State Road 710 traffic from two lanes to one lane in both directions. The transitions will be located on both the north and south ends of the project and the speed limit on State Road 710 at the south transition area will be reduced from 60 MPH to 45 MPH. Details of each transition are as follows:
    • Traffic in both directions of State Road 710 just south of Kanner Highway will be narrowed to one lane in each direction, with southbound traffic diverted through the median to the existing inside northbound travel lane.
    • Traffic in both directions of State Road 710 just north of the Palm Beach County Line will be narrowed to one lane in each direction, with northbound traffic diverted through the median to the existing inside southbound travel lane.

 

[if !supportLists]4.      [endif]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 through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through fall 2017.

 

5.      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 Sunday through Thursday night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. through June for paving.

 


  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 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through October.
  • 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.

 

7.      Ernest Lyons Bridge from Sewall’s Point Road to MacArthur Boulevard in Stuart

Traffic Impact:

  • Ernest Lyons Bridge from Sewall’s Point Road to MacArthur Boulevard will undergo a full closure Friday, May 19 at 6 p.m. through Sunday, May 21 at 11 p.m. for the annual Stuart Sailfish Regatta. Motorists heading eastbound should detour via Sewall’s Point Road to Indian River Drive to Causeway Boulevard to A1A. Motorists heading westbound should detour via A1A to Causeway Boulevard to Indian River Drive to Sewall’s Point Road.

 

  1. U.S. 1 from Kanner Highway to 6th Street in Stuart

Traffic Impact:

  • Advance Notice: Starting Tuesday, May 30, one northbound lane of U.S. 1 will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through June 16 for utility work.
  • Advance Notice: The sidewalk along northbound U.S. 1 from Palm City Road to Kanner Highway will be closed May 30 through June 7. Pedestrians will be detoured to the sidewalk along southbound U.S. 1 at Palm City Road and Kanner Highway. The sidewalk along northbound U.S. 1 from Palm City Road to 6th Street will be closed June 7 through June 16. Pedestrians will be detoured to the sidewalk along southbound U.S. 1 at Palm City Road and SW Ocean Boulevard.

 

ST. LUCIE COUNTY

 

  1. State Road 70 / Okeechobee Road and Jenkins Road Intersection in Fort Pierce

Description: This .549-mile project includes widening the SR 70 and Jenkins Road intersection to provide additional through lanes and turning lanes, box culvert extension and installation work, drainage improvements, and lighting & signalization upgrades.

Cost/Completion: $5.46 million. Completion in spring 2017.

Traffic Impact:

  • One lane in either direction of Okeechobee Road from I-95 to Kerr Street may be closed intermittently Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for road work.
  • One lane in either direction of Jenkins Road to the north & south of the Okeechobee Road intersection may be closed intermittently Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for road work. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
  • The sidewalk on the north side of Okeechobee Road from Peters Road to McNeil Road is closed through spring 2017. Pedestrians may cross at the signalized intersections at Peters Road & McNeil Road.

 

  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 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 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 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 through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for construction. 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 lanes of northbound and southbound I-95 at Gatlin Boulevard are closed around-the-clock, with two lanes open in each direction.
  • The outside lanes of northbound and southbound I-95 at Midway Road are closed around-the-clock, with two lanes open in each direction.
  • Traffic on Gatlin Boulevard at I-95 will be reduced to one lane in each direction and shifted to the north or south Sunday through Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. for overhead bridge work.
  • One lane in each direction of Gatlin Boulevard at I-95 will be closed Saturday and Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for bridge work.
  • The sidewalk on either side of Gatlin Boulevard at I-95 may be closed intermittently Saturday and Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Only one side will be closed at a time and detour signs will be in place to direct pedestrians.
  • One lane in each direction of Midway Road at I-95 will be closed Saturday and Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to install curb and gutter and sod.
  • One lane in either direction of I-95 at Midway Road will be closed Sunday through Thursday night between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. to remove the temporary barrier wall. Only one lane will be open in each direction.

  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 may be closed Monday 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 Monday 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 Monday 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 will be closed Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.
  • The inside turn lane from northbound U.S. 1 to westbound Midway Road is closed around-the-clock for widening.
  • The inside turn lane from southbound U.S. 1 to eastbound Midway Road is closed around-the-clock for widening.
  • The right turn lane on eastbound Midway Road to southbound Oleander Avenue is closed around-the-clock for widening. Eastbound motorists can turn south from the through lane.

 

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

 


  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 through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through August 25 for median work and install mast arms.

 

  1. 25th Street at Atlantic Avenue in Ft. Pierce

Traffic Impact:

  • One southbound lane of 25th Street may be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for utility maintenance.

 

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

Traffic Impact:

  • Advance Notice: One westbound lane of State Road 70 will be closed Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for utility work.

 

  1. U.S. 1 from Avenue F to Seaway Drive in Ft. Pierce

Traffic Impact:

  • One northbound lane of U.S. 1 may be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for utility maintenance.

 

  1. 25th Street from Avenue T to Belcher Canal Bridge in Ft. Pierce

Traffic Impact:

  • One northbound lane of 25th Street will be closed Wednesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for striping.

 

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 or I95projectinfo@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 through Thursday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for construction activities.
  • Southbound I-95 traffic from MM 156.5 to MM 155.8 is shifted to the new section of the CR-512 Bridge through Sunday, May 21.
  • Northbound I-95 traffic from MM 154 to MM 154.8 is shifted to the southbound lanes through Monday, May 22.
  • Southbound I-95 traffic from MM 156 to MM 158 is shifted to the northbound lanes through Sunday, May 21.
  • Southbound I-95 traffic from MM 156 to end of project at MM 160 is shifted to the northbound lanes.
  • Northbound I-95 traffic from MM 148 to MM 149 is shifted slightly toward the median.
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from County Road 512 is shifted slightly to the east.

 

  1. Central Railroad Corridor Greenway (CRCG) Pedestrian Overpass

Description: On April 26, 2017, construction will begin 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. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2018.

Traffic Impact:

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

 

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

Traffic Impact:

  • One lane in each direction of State Road 60 may be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for median and utility work.
  • One lane in either direction of 90th Avenue may be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for median and utility work. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

 

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