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December 18, 2015 Chuck McGinness, 954-777-4302 chuck.mcginness@dot.state.fl.us

  

FDOT Treasure Coast Traffic Impact ReportDecember 18, 2015 through January 1, 2016

  TREASURE COAST – Construction and maintenance-related lane closures on state highways in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties are expected during the two-week period of December 18 through January 1. In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, lane closures have been suspended from Thursday, December 24 to Sunday night, January 3. Weather permitting, work will be done at the following locations throughout the Treasure Coast. For updated lane closure information, please refer to www.d4fdot.com. Follow us on Twitter @ MyFDOT_SEFL.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

MARTIN COUNTY 

1. CR 714 / Martin Highway from west of Mapp Road to west of the Florida’s Turnpike EntranceDescription: This 1.879-mile widening project consists of adding one lane in each direction and constructing a raised median with access points throughout the corridor. Additional improvements include: constructing an 8-foot sidewalk and a 5-foot bike lane on both sides of the roadway; milling and resurfacing of existing lanes; drainage improvements, including building two retention ponds; sound wall installation at Sunset Trace; replacing the box culvert at Danforth Creek; and signage, signalization, landscape and lighting improvements.Cost/Completion: $15.7 million. Completion is expected in summer 2016.Traffic Impact:

· All lanes are open through January 1.· Eastbound and westbound traffic on CR 714 / Martin Highway between Berry Avenue and Mapp Road is shifted

north to complete the widening of CR 714. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place until December 28, 2015.· The sidewalk along the south side of CR 714 between Berry Avenue and Mapp Road and between Martin Downs

Boulevard and High Meadows Avenue is closed. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the north side of CR 714

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County Road 714 / Martin Highway Project, from just west of Mapp Road to just west of the Turnpike

Entrance

If you have questions, comments or need additional information on this project, please contact Project Public

Information Officer Kathleen Dempsey at (772) 359-5118 or kdempsey@corradino.com.

Please visit www.d4fdot.com for more information on this and other FDOT construction projects in Martin County.

The sidewalk along the south side of County Road 714 (CR 714) / Martin Highway between Berry Avenue

and Mapp Road is closed. Pedestr ians should use the sidewalk on the nor th side of CR 714 and cross

at the following signalized crosswalks:

Berry Avenue

Palm City School Avenue

Sawgrass Villas Drive / Whispering Sound Drive

Mapp Road

This sidewalk closure is anticipated to be in place until late 2015.

West Section of Project

East Section of Project

County Road 714 / Martin Highway Widening Project

Sidewalk Closures

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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

BREVARD COUNTY

Interstate 95 (I-95) Widening Projectfrom north of SR 60 to the Indian River/Brevard County line in Indian River CountyLane Switch: Southbound lane shift to northbound lane and switch back to

southbound lane throughout the project limits.

Starting December 28, 2015, construction of the median along CR 714 from Berry Avenue to just west of Mapp Road will begin. Motorists will no longer

be able to freely turn through the median along the 1.879-mile construction corridor, as all permanent median access modifications will be in place. In

addition to the signalized intersections, median openings will be at the following locations:

Armellini Avenue, Hidden Oaks Middle School Western Entrance, Isleworth Circle, Newberry Court, and Mid-block near GCY

Surveyors & Mappers.

The opening at the Publix Plaza Western Entrance will be temporarily closed through February 2016 to construct the median (see

“X” below).

This work is part of the $15.72 million County Road 714 widening project that includes adding one lane in each direction and constructing a raised

median with access points throughout the corridor. Additional improvements include: constructing an eight-foot sidewalk and a five-foot bike lane on

both sides of the roadway; drainage improvements; sound wall installation at Sunset Trace; replacing the box culvert at Danforth Creek; and signage,

signalization, landscape and lighting improvements. This project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2016.

For more information, please contact Kathleen Dempsey, Project Public Information Officer, at 772-359-5118, kdempsey@corradino.com, or log onto www.d4fdot.com for current project information on FDOT construction in the Treasure Coast.

County Road 714 Widening Project

FM#: 230978-2-52-01

=Signalized Intersection = Directional Median Opening = Full Median Opening

and cross at the signalized crosswalks at Berry Avenue, Palm City School Avenue, Sawgrass Villas Drive / Whispering Sound Drive and Mapp Road. This sidewalk closure is expected to be in place until December 28, 2015.

** See attached flyer· Advance Notice: Beginning December 28, construction of the median along CR 714 from Berry Avenue to just

west of Mapp Road will get underway. Motorists will no longer be able to freely turn through the median along the 1.9-mile construction corridor as all permanent median access modifications will be in place. In addition to the signalized intersections, median openings will be at Armellini Avenue, Hidden Oaks Middle School western entrance, Isleworth Circle, Newberry Court, and mid-block near GCY Surveyors & Mappers. The opening at the Publix Plaza Western Entrance will be temporarily closed through February 2016 to construct the median.** See attached flyer

2. State Road 710 / Beeline Highway from east of the Florida East Coast Railway Crossing to east of SW Fox Brown

RoadDescription: This 10-mile design/build project consists of widening the existing two-lane roadway to add two 1.5-mile passing lane segments, one in each direction. Other improvements include milling and resurfacing of the existing lanes and construction of new shoulders, guardrail installation, and drainage modifications.Cost/Completion: $6.92 million. Completion in early 2016.Traffic Impact:

· Intermittent lane closures for the widening of SR 710 may occur between 7 a.m. Friday, December 18 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 23. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

· A 2-mile section of SR 710 east of the FEC Railway crossing is shifted south for widening work. This traffic shift is expected to continue through early 2016.

· A 2-mile section of SR 710 west of SW Fox Brown Road is shifted south for widening work. This traffic shift is expected to continue through early 2016.

3. I-95 Lighting Installation between Bridge Road and High Meadows Avenue

Description: This 5.382-mile project includes installation of a new lighting system along both the northbound & southbound lanes of I-95 from north of CR 708 to south of High Meadows Avenue, and installation of eight pedestal mounted bridge poles on the bridge over the St. Lucie River.Cost/Completion: $2.8 million. Completion in summer 2016.Traffic Impact:

· All lanes are open through January 1.

4. I-95 Southbound Rest Area Improvements Project in Martin CountyDescription: Improvements consist of widening the concrete pavement of the truck parking lot; shoulder replacement from the diverge and merge points of the car and truck parking ramps to the truck parking lot; and highway lighting along with signing & pavement markings at the I-95 Southbound Rest Area in Martin County.Cost/Completion: $1.38 million. Completion is expected in early 2016.Traffic Impact:

· The I-95 southbound shoulder at the Martin County rest area, located three miles south of State Road 714 (Exit 110), may be closed Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for asphalt repairs.

5. 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 Bobby Byrd at (772) 221-2300 or bobbyb@martin.fl.us.Cost/Completion: $5.79 million. Completion is expected in late 2016.Traffic Impact:

· One westbound lane of Kanner Highway will be closed intermittently Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for widening.

· One westbound lane of Kanner Highway will be closed Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for striping.

 6. Kanner Highway / State Road 76 from Salerno Road to Cove Road in Stuart

Traffic Impact:· The north sidewalk of Kanner Highway between Salerno Road and Cove Road is closed for construction of a new

business entrance. This sidewalk is expected to be closed through spring 2016. Pedestrians should use the south sidewalk by crossing at Salerno Road or Cove Road.

7. Kanner Highway / State Road 76 from Indian Street to Pomeroy Street in Stuart

Traffic Impact:· One eastbound lane of Kanner Highway will be closed Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23

between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for utility work.

8. U.S. 1 north of Jonathan Dickinson State Park Entrance in Hobe SoundTraffic Impact:

· The northbound shoulder of U.S. 1 just north of the park entrance will be closed starting Monday, December 21 through mid-January 2016.

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY

9. State Road A1A Bridge Rehabilitation over the FPL Discharge Canal in Jensen Beach

Description: This 0.085-mile-long project includes replacing the existing concrete bridge deck and approach slabs, milling and resurfacing the roadway at the approach slabs, concrete spall repairs of the piles and pile caps, and installing a corrosion protection system to the piles and pile caps.Cost/Completion: $1.8 million. Completion in fall 2015.Traffic Impact:

· The speed limit has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph at the bridge until early 2016.· One lane in either direction of A1A at the discharge canal will be closed intermittently Monday, December 21

through Wednesday, December 23 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.· The sidewalk at the bridge will be closed intermittently Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23

between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

10. State Road 70 / Okeechobee Road and Jenkins Road Intersection in Fort PierceDescription: This .549-mile project in the City of Fort Pierce is expected to begin July 15. Work on this 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 and signalization upgrades.Cost/Completion: $5.46 million. Completion is expected in spring 2017.Traffic Impact:

· One lane in either direction of Okeechobee Road between I-95 and Kerr Street may be closed intermittently Sunday, December 20 through Wednesday, December 23 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. and Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

· One lane in either direction of Jenkins Road to the north and south of the Okeechobee Road intersection may be closed intermittently Sunday, December 20 through Wednesday, December 23 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. and Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A flag crew will maintain two-way traffic.

· The sidewalk on the south side of Okeechobee Road from Jenkins Road east to Roylat Street is closed through early 2016. Pedestrians may cross at the signalized intersections at Jenkins Road and McNeil Road.

· The sidewalk on the north side of Okeechobee Road from Jenkins Road west to the RaceTrac / Home Depot driveway entrance is closed through early 2016. Pedestrians may cross at the signalized intersections at Jenkins Road and Peters Road / Crossroads Parkway.

11. I-95 Northbound & Southbound Rest Areas in St. Lucie County

Description: Improvements include repairs to the existing buildings and upgrading the power distribution at the I-95 northbound & southbound rest areas in St. Lucie County. The rest areas are located approximately two miles north of Orange Avenue (State Road 68 / Exit 131).Cost/Completion: $733,903. Completion is expected in early 2016.Traffic Impact:

· All lanes are open through January 1. No traffic impacts are expected.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

12. 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) 834-1298 or I95projectinfo@gbfinc.net.Cost/Completion: $50.6 million. Completion in late 2016.Traffic Impact:

· Motorists should be alert for slow moving construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.· The speed limit has been reduced to 60 mph in the work zone.· One lane in either direction of I-95 will be closed intermittently Sunday, December 20 through Wednesday,

December 23 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for construction.· Southbound traffic on I-95 is shifted east to temporary lanes along the northbound side of I-95 in the following

locations:o From the Brevard County line to south of CR 512 in Fellsmere.o From north of Mile Marker 151 to south of Mile Marker 149.o From Mile Marker 152 to Mile Marker 153.o From Mile Marker 153.5 to Mile Marker 154.5.

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13. U.S. 1 Lateral Ditch Restoration from south of 12 Street SE in Vero Beach to south of Davis Street in SebastianDescription: Eleven outfall ditches will be improved along U.S. 1 over the span of 18.82 miles. Improvements include clearing obstructions to flow, restoring ditch cross section areas, providing new culvert crossings, and stabilizing & placing sod on side slopes.Cost/Completion: $1.44 million. Completion in summer 2016.Traffic Impact:

· All lanes are open through January 1. No traffic impacts are expected on this project.

14. State Road 60 west of 58th Avenue in Vero BeachTraffic Impact:

· The eastbound right turn lane of SR 60 just west of 58th Avenue will be closed Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

· The outside eastbound lane of SR 60 just west of 58th Avenue will be closed Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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