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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a roadway improvement project along SR 5/Overseas Highway, from South of Tollgate Boulevard, Mile Marker (MM) 73.75/ to Lignumvitae Channel, MM 77.5, in Monroe County.
WORK TO BE PERFORMED
• Repaving and restriping the roadway and shoulders
• Raising the roadway and shoulders from approximately MM 73.9 to MM 76
• Improving drainage
• Tying into the shoreline protection system along Sea Oats Beach
• Upgrading roadway signage and pavement markings
• Upgrading bicycle features at the shared-use path crossing locations
• Evaluating existing landscaping
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
During construction, temporary lane closures will occur during non-peak hours. Pedestrian detours will be established with clear signage. Access to adjacent neighborhoods and businesses will be maintained.
Project At-A-Glance
| Construction Start Date |
|---|
| June 2022 |
Construction Cost |
| $12.4 million |
Lengths and Limits |
| State Road (SR) 5/Overseas Highway from south of Tollgate Boulevard, Mile Marker (MM), 73.75 to Lignumvitae Channel, MM 77.5 |
FDOT Project Manager |
| Humberto Gomez, P.E. |
Community Outreach Specialist |
| Paulette Summers Media Relations Group, LLC
O: (305) 254-8598
C: (786) 510-3921
|
Consultant Design Project Engineer |
| Favio A. Laverde, P.E. TRACE Consultants, Inc. |
