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S.R. 986/Sunset Drive/SW 72 Street and S.R. 826/Palmetto Expressway southbound off-ramp Intersection
449369-1-52-01

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PROJECT WORK SCOPE

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:

  • Reconstructing damaged sidewalks and pedestrian curb ramps at the intersection
  • Upgrading vehicular and pedestrian signals, signs and pavement markings
  • Repaving and restriping to preserve the surface life of the road
  • Enhancing existing pedestrian traffic signals, adding new mast arms and vehicle detection systems

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 on Sunday through Thursday:

  • S.R. 826/Palmetto Expressway:
    • Southbound: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • S.R. 986/SW 72 Street/Sunset Drive:
    • Westbound: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    • Eastbound: 9:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian and vehicular detours will be established with clear signage.

Current Status / Upcoming Activities

Construction is currently in progress. The following activities are planned for the weeks of September 28 and October 5:

 

Week of September 28

  • Sidewalk reconstruction
  • Underground wiring work
  • Installing pedestrian poles
  • Installing curbs and gutter

 

Week of October 5

  • Sidewalk reconstruction
  • Underground signal work
  • Installing pedestrian poles
  • Installing curbs and gutter
  • Replacing signal heads