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SR 959/Red Road/57 Ave from SW 8 St to NW 11 St
447804-1-52-01

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FDOT is committed to ensuring the State’s infrastructure serves residents, businesses, and visitors to meet their current and future transportation needs. Benefits of this project include:

COMMUNITIES

  • Reconstructing concrete sidewalks and curbs and gutters

  • Upgrading pedestrian signalization at various intersections

SAFETY

  • Installing pedestrian curb ramps and detectable warning surfaces

  • Replacing guardrails on the NW 57 Avenue bridge over the C-4 Tamiami Canal

 

RESILIENCY

  • Repaving and restriping the roadway

 

 

SUPPLY CHAIN

  • This project invests in roadway facilities to maintain the movement of goods and services our community and beyond  

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

  • Upgrading existing signalized intersections with vehicle detection equipment

  • Installing pedestrian detection systems and pushbuttons

 

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

  • This project creates opportunities for contractors resulting in positive economic benefits for workers and the community 

 

 

LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION

Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community.

Lanes can be closed during the following hours:

  • 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights

Full lane closures will be in place for certain work activities:

  • 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., Friday & Saturday nights

Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established with clear signage. Lane closure information is posted weekly on the department's website, www.southflroads.com.

DETOUR INFORMATION
 
Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established at times and may exceed past the non-peak lane closures hours. Specific detour information will be provided before the corresponding construction activity is scheduled.
 
ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST
 
For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution when driving, walking or biking around any construction zone. For real-time traffic information, visit: www.FL511.com.