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1/1/2020 - FDOT Palm Beach County Traffic Report for January 3-10, 2020

 

Florida Department of Transportation

RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR

3400 West Commercial Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
SECRETARY

 

 

 

For Immediate Release
Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

Contact: Guillermo Canedo
(954) 777-4090

Guillermo.Canedo@dot.state.fl.us

 

FDOT Palm Beach County Traffic Report

January 3 through January 10, 2020

 

Palm Beach County, FL – Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities.  

 

For around-the-clock, real-time, I-95 traffic information, call 511. To view real-time video of I-95 in Palm Beach County, visit the Florida Department of Transportation’s Palm Beach SMART SunGuide Transportation Management Center (TMC) website at www.smartsunguide.com. FDOT and the SunGuide™ Partners provide these free services. For updated lane closure information, please refer to www.d4fdot.com. Follow us on Twitter at MyFDOT_SEFL.

 

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

 

INTERSTATE 95

 

  1. I-95 from south of SW 10th Street in the City of Deerfield Beach to south of Glades Road in the City of Boca Raton (95 Express Phase 3B-1)

Description: Work on this 4.8-mile 95 Express project includes widening and converting the existing I-95 HOV Lanes to Managed Lanes which will result in two tolled Express Lanes in each direction; the number of General Use lanes will remain the same. Other project improvements include bridge widenings at Palmetto Park Road and Camino Real, complete bridge replacement at the Hillsboro Canal, noise wall construction, portable traffic monitoring sites, toll gantry installation, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) installation, ramp signaling at the I-95 entrance ramps from Palmetto Park Road, Express Lane markers and landscape relocation. For more information, please contact I-95 Community Outreach Specialist Andrea Pacini at (561) 214-3358 or apacini@corradino.com.

Cost/Completion: $102 million/spring 2022.

Traffic Impact:

  • I-95 will have three lanes closed in each direction nightly, between SW 10th Street and Glades Road, as needed, Sunday through Thursday, with the first lane closing at 9:30 p.m., the second lane closing at 10:30 p.m., and the third lane closing at 11:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m.
  • Palmetto Park Road at I-95 will have two lanes closed in each direction nightly, as needed, Sunday through Thursday. The first lane will close at 9 p.m., and the second lane will close at 10:30 p.m. All lanes will be opened by 5:30 a.m.
  • Palmetto Park Road at I-95 will have one lane closed in each direction daily, as needed, 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Camino Real at I-95 will have one lane closed in each direction daily, as needed, 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Ramp Impact:

  • The I-95 northbound exit ramp to Palmetto Park Road will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via I-95 northbound, Hillsboro Boulevard, and Military Trail. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from westbound Palmetto Park Road will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Military Trail and Hillsboro Boulevard. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from eastbound Palmetto Park Road will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Military Trail and Hillsboro Boulevard. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The northbound entrance ramp from eastbound and westbound Palmetto Park Road will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Traffic will be detoured via I-95 southbound to Hillsboro Boulevard to I-95 northbound.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from eastbound Hillsboro Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Military Trail and SW 10th Street. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from eastbound Hillsboro Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Military Trail and Palmetto Park Road. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from westbound Hillsboro Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Military Trail and Palmetto Park Road. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 northbound exit ramp to eastbound Hillsboro Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Palmetto Park Road and South Dixie Highway. FHP will be on site to assist motorists. Please note that ramp closures will be performed as needed per nighttime construction operations; consecutive ramps will not be closed at the same time.

 

  1. I-95 from south of Glades Road to south of Linton Boulevard and SR 808/Glades Road from NW 22nd Way to West University Drive in the Cities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach (95 Express Phase 3B-2)

Description:  95 Express Lanes Phase 3B-2 will extend the existing Express Lanes north from just south of Glades Road to just south of Linton Boulevard in Palm Beach County. One lane will be added and the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane will be converted to create two Express Lanes in each direction. The number of General Use lanes will remain the same. The scope of work also includes reconfiguration of the SR-808/Glades Road Interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). Other project improvements include milling, resurfacing, and overbuilding the existing I-95 travel lanes and shoulders, widening the roadway, guardrail, barrier wall, attenuators, shoulder gutters, drainage, retaining walls, overhead sign structure installation, portable traffic monitoring sites, gantries and associated infrastructure (including construction of equipment buildings), installation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Express Lane Markers, signing and pavement markings, new signalization, lighting, utility relocation and ramp signaling at five interchanges from Glades Road to Linton Boulevard. Shoulder-mounted sound barrier walls will be constructed along I-95 northbound between Clint Moore Road and Linton Boulevard, ground-mounted sound walls will be installed on Yamato Road adjacent to the University Heights Community and along I-95 northbound south of Linton Boulevard adjacent to the Tierra Verde Community. The Clint Moore Road bridge at I-95 will be modified to improve clearance over the I-95 travel lanes. Bridge widening will be performed at Glades Road over the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) railroad tracks and Military Trail and at I-95 and the C-15 Canal, between Peninsula Drive and Linton Boulevard. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Andrea Pacini at (561214-3358.

Cost/Completion: Construction cost is $148 million. Completion is expected in summer 2023.

Traffic Impact:

  • I-95 will have up to four lanes closed in each direction nightly as needed for paving, Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. The first lane will close at 9 p.m., the second lane will close at 10 p.m., and the third and fourth lane will close at 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m.

Ramp Impact:

  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from westbound Glades Road will be closed nightly as needed for paving, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Powerline Road and Jog Road. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from eastbound Glades Road will be closed nightly as needed for paving, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via US-1. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from westbound Glades Road will be closed nightly as needed for paving, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Powerline Road and Jog Road. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from eastbound Glades Road will be closed nightly as needed for paving, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via US-1. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 northbound exit ramp to Glades Road will be closed nightly as needed for paving, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Yamato Road and I-95 southbound. FHP will be on site to assist motorists.
  • The I-95 southbound exit ramp to Glades Road will be closed nightly as needed for paving, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists will be detoured via Palmetto Park and I-95 northbound. FHP will be on site to assist motorists. Please note that ramp closures will be closed as needed per paving production; consecutive ramps will not be closed at the same time.
  • Construction Open House/Public Meeting Advanced Notice: Construction Open House/Public Meeting Advanced Notice: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a Public Meeting and Construction Open House for this project at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431 on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A formal presentation is scheduled at 6 p.m. with a Question & Answer Session immediately following. Members of the project team will be available to answer specific questionsNo work on the Glades Road Interchange will begin until after the Public Meeting is held. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT Project Manager, Scott Passmore, P.E, at 561-831-9321 or I-95 Community Outreach Specialist Andrea Pacini at 561-214-3358. Please see Open House flyer attached.
  1. I-95 Interchange Improvements at Atlantic Avenue in the City of Delray Beach

Description: Work includes widening the I-95 northbound entrance ramp from Atlantic Avenue, creating a dedicated lane for I-95 northbound and southbound access from westbound Atlantic Avenue, construction of two turn lanes from westbound Atlantic Avenue; one to northbound Congress Avenue and one to southbound Congress Avenue, milling, resurfacing, pavement markings for improved safety and visibility, realigned crosswalks for improved pedestrian safety, internally illuminated and electronic display signs, signalization, pedestrian detectors, and traffic monitoring sites. Pavement markings for bike lanes will be included throughout the projectFor more information, please contact I-95 Community Outreach Specialist Andrea Pacini at (561) 214-3358 or apacini@corradino.com.

Cost/Completion: $5.2 million. Completion is expected in spring 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • Atlantic Avenue from 13th Avenue to NW 23rd Avenue will have two through lanes closed daily, as needed, 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and nightly, as needed, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Friday. 
  • The Atlantic Avenue north sidewalk from 12th Avenue to NW 23 Avenue is closed completely for roadway reconstruction. Pedestrians will be detoured to the south sidewalk via existing crosswalks.
  • Congress Avenue from NW 1st Street to Atlantic Avenue may have one lane closed in either direction nightly, as needed, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from Atlantic Avenue will have the inside lane closed nightly, as needed, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. For more information, please contact Andrea Pacini, Community Outreach Specialist, 561-214-3358.

 

  1. I-95 Milling & Resurfacing from north of Atlantic Avenue to north of Gateway Boulevard in the Cities of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach

Description: This 7.66-mile milling and resurfacing project includes drainage improvements, new guardrail installation, rumble strips, signing and pavement markings and tra?c monitoring site installation along I-95. Other improvements at select ramps along the corridor include: curb and gutter, sidewalks, and detectable warnings. For more information, please contact I-95 Community Outreach Specialist Andrea Pacini at (561) 214-3358 or apacini@corradino.com.

Cost/Completion: $15 million. Completion is expected in spring 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • I-95 between Atlantic Avenue and Gateway Boulevard will have up to three lanes closed in each direction nightly, as needed, Sunday through Thursday, up to 3 lanes will be closed at 9 p.m., the fourth lane, if needed will close at 11:30 p.m., until 5 a.m.  
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from Boynton Beach Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via US-1 to Gateway Boulevard and west to I-95. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Congress Avenue north to Gateway Boulevard and east to I-95.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from Boynton Beach Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via US-1, south to Woolbright Road and west to I-95. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Congress Avenue, south to Woolbright Road, and east to I-95.
  • The I-95 southbound exit ramp to Boynton Beach Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Southbound traffic will be detoured via Woolbright Road to Congress Avenue or via US-1 and Boynton Beach Boulevard.
  • The I-95 northbound exit ramp to Boynton Beach Boulevard will be closed nightly, 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. I-95 northbound traffic will be detoured via Gateway Boulevard to Congress Avenue or via US-1 and Boynton Beach Boulevard.
  • The I-95 northbound exit ramp to Woolbright Road will be closed nightly, 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.  I-95 northbound traffic will be detoured via Boynton Beach Boulevard to Congress Avenue or via US-1 and Woolbright Road.
  • The I-95 southbound exit ramp to Woolbright Road will be closed nightly, 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. I-95 southbound traffic will be detoured via Boynton Beach Boulevard to Congress Avenue or via US-1 and Woolbright Road.
  • The I-95 northbound entrance ramp from Gateway Boulevard will be closed nightly, as needed, 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Hypoluxo Road, US-1 and I-95. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Hypoluxo Road, Congress Avenue and I-95.
  • The I-95 southbound entrance ramp from Gateway Boulevard will be closed nightly, as needed, 11:30 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Eastbound traffic will be detoured via US-1, Woolbright Road and I-95. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Congress Avenue, Woolbright Road and I-95.
  • The I-95 southbound exit ramp to Gateway Boulevard will be closed nightly, as needed, 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Southbound traffic will be detoured via Hypoluxo Road to Congress Avenue or via US-1 and Gateway Boulevard.
  • The I-95 northbound exit ramp to Gateway Boulevard will be closed nightly, as needed, 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday morning. I-95 northbound traffic will be detoured via Hypoluxo Road to Congress Avenue or via US-1 and Gateway Boulevard. Please note that consecutive ramps will not be closed at the same time.

 

  1. Improvements of Gateway Boulevard at SR-9/I-95 From east of High Ridge Road to east of I-95 in the City of Boynton Beach

Description: This 0.1659-mile improvement project includes conversion of the eastbound outside through lane to a dual through and right-turn lane for the I-95 southbound entrance ramp, new signalization and signage, median modifications and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. For more information, please contact I-95 Community Outreach Specialist Andrea Pacini at (561) 214-3358 or apacini@corradino.com.

Cost/Completion: $552,417.92/This project is anticipated to begin on Monday, January 6, 2020. Completion is expected in late 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • Gateway Boulevard, from east of High Ridge Road to east of I-95 may have one lane closed, daily, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and nightly, 7 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.

 

SOUTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY PROJECTS

 

  1. Spanish River Boulevard Bridge Painting over the Intracoastal Waterway

Description: This 0.2-mile bridge painting project began Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, between State Road A1A and US 1 over the Intracoastal waterway in Boca Raton. Work includes sandblasting the existing paint and repainting the steel bridge structure, repairing and rehabilitating the bridge span locks, and replacing the bridge piling jackets.

Cost/Completion: $2.4 million. Completion is expected in early 2020.

Traffic Impact:

·       Lane closures may occur daily and nightly, Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions:

o   Westbound lane closures are not permitted 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.

o   Eastbound lane closures are not permitted 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

o   Please note, sandblasting operations may occur nightly, with bridge painting operations daily.

·       Lane closures may occur at any time, day and night, Saturday and Sunday.

·       Lane closures may be needed daily on the access road under the bridge just east of US 1; flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic during this time. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440. 

 

  1. US 1 Improvements Project from George Bush Boulevard to Murano Bay Drive

Description: This 4.3-mile roadway improvements project began Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in the cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Work includes milling and resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, concrete curb and gutter, driveway, sidewalk, bridge railing, and bike lane installation.

Cost/Completion: $5.4 million. Completion is expected in early 2021. 

Traffic Impact:

·       One lane may be closed in each direction, daily, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and nightly, 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440. 

 

  1. El Clair Ranch Road Bridge Replacement

Description: This bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin in late January 2020 in unincorporated Palm Beach County. Work includes full bridge demolition and replacement, and bike lane and sidewalk installation.

Cost/Completion: $2 million. Completion is expected in spring 2021. 

Traffic Impact: All lanes are open at this time; please note, the bridge will undergo a full closure for reconstruction once the project begins.

Project Open House:

·       A project Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Library, Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL, 33446. Project personnel will be on hand to discuss the scope of work, construction schedule, and address questions and comments one-on-one. Guests may arrive at any time; no formal presentation will be made. Please see flyer attached with details. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

 

  1. Seminole Drive Bridge Replacement

Description: This bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin in late January 2020 between Lantana Road and Tallulah Road in unincorporated Palm Beach County. Work includes full bridge demolition and replacement, and minor widening for bike lane and sidewalk installation.

Cost/Completion: $1.3 million. Completion is expected in early 2021. 

Traffic Impact: All lanes are open at this time; please note, the bridge will undergo a full closure for reconstruction once the project begins.

Project Open House:

·       A project Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Library, Lantana Branch, 4020 Lantana Road, FL, 33462. Project personnel will be on hand to discuss the scope of work, construction schedule, and address questions and comments one-on-one. Guests may arrive at any time; no formal presentation will be made. Please see flyer attached with details. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

 

  1. State Road 7 Resurfacing Improvements Project from Atlantic Avenue to Boynton Beach Boulevard

Description: This 5.09-mile roadway improvements project began Monday, June 24, 2019, in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Work includes milling and resurfacing with minor shoulder widening, drainage improvements and lighting upgrades, installation of gravity wall, guardrail, signing and pavement markings, and intersection improvements at Atlantic Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard, including traffic monitoring systems and pedestrian detection/signals.

Cost/Completion: $7.9 million. Completion is expected in late winter 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • One outside lane may be closed in each direction, daily, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday, through Friday. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

 

  1. Boynton Beach Boulevard Improvements Project from Congress Avenue to west of Jog Road 

Description: This 3.7-mile roadway improvements project began Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Boynton Beach. Work includes milling and resurfacing, minor widening for bike lane installation, sidewalk, curb and gutter reconstruction, median safety improvements (including partially closing the  median opening at Pear Tree Circle), installing directional turn lanes into Lime Tree Condominiums and Bent Tree Villas East, extending the existing turn lane at Bent Tree Drive, drainage, signage, and pavement marking upgrades, minor signalization and lighting improvements, and limited tree removal to allow for median and bike lane safety enhancements.

Cost/Completion: $8.3 million. Completion is expected in early 2021. 

Traffic Impact:

  • The eastbound inside lane, east of Military Trail to west of Pear Tree Circle, is closed around-the-clock through Friday, Jan. 10.
  • Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, one inside lane will be closed around-the-clock in each direction, from east of Lawrence Road to east of Quail Covey Road. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

 

  1. US 1 Improvements Project from Hypoluxo Road to Waterway Drive

Description: This 1.4-mile roadway improvements project began Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in the Town of Lantana. Work includes milling and resurfacing with minor widening, concrete curb and gutter, driveway, and sidewalk installation.

Cost/Completion: $1.9 million. Completion is expected in spring 2020.

Traffic Impact: 

  • One northbound lane may be closed, daily, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
  • One southbound lane may be closed, daily, 7 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Beginning Sunday night, Jan. 5, one lane in either direction may be closed, nightly, 8 p.m. until 7 a.m., Monday through Sunday. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

 

CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY PROJECTS

 

  1. Forest Hill Boulevard at 16th Place South

Description: This 0.5-mile signalization project began Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in West Palm Beach and the City of Greenacres. Work includes installing a mast arm traffic signal and vehicle detection system with minor widening, milling and resurfacing at Forest Hill Boulevard and 16thPlace South; installing traffic monitoring sites along Forest Hill Boulevard, and signage and pavement marking upgrades.

Cost/Completion: $755,190. Completion is expected in summer 2020.

Traffic Impact: 

  • One lane may be closed in each direction, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and nightly, 8 p.m. until 7 a.m., Monday night through Friday. 
  • The westbound inside turn lane, just east of 16th Place South, is closed for reconstruction through spring 2020. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

 

  1. Southern Boulevard (SR 80) Bridges Replacement Project

Description This 0.76-mile project includes replacing the existing bascule (draw) bridge and tide relief bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) and Lake Worth Lagoon between the Town of Palm Beach and the City of West Palm Beach. The project limits are between Washington Road in West Palm Beach and State Road A1A/South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach. New decorative lighting, pedestrian features, traffic signals, signage and drainage are included. A temporary bridge has been built north of the existing bridge to maintain traffic while the replacement bascule bridge is under construction. 

Cost/Completion: $93 million. Completion is expected in spring 2021.

Traffic Impact:

  • Flagler Drive from Southern Boulevard to Worth Court North is closed through summer 2020 as the roadway is reconstructed. Sidewalks also will be closed. Access will be maintained for local traffic only. Traffic will be detoured as follows:
    • Traffic going north on Flagler Drive should: Go west on Worth Court North to Washington Road; go north on Washington Road to Southern Boulevard; go east on Southern Boulevard to Flagler Drive.
    • Traffic going south on Flagler Drive should: Go west on Southern Boulevard to Washington Road; go south on Washington Road to Worth Court North; go east on Worth Court North to Flagler Drive.
  • The south sidewalk on Southern Boulevard, from Washington Road to Flagler Drive, will be closed through summer 2020 for drainage installation and reconstruction of the roadway.

Marine Impact:

  • There will be half-channel closures from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A full channel opening may be requested at other times if four-hour notice is provided by calling Project Superintendent Clay Bores at (407) 488-0738. During half-channel closures, the horizontal clearance through the bridge is 40 feet.
  • The schedule of channel restrictions is published in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Local Notice to Mariners at www.navcen.uscg.gov.
  • The Southern Boulevard Bridge opens for marine traffic twice per hour at 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Angel Streeter Gardner at 561-886-8773.

 

  1. State Road 80/Southern Boulevard at Forest Hill Boulevard/Crestwood Boulevard

Description: This 0.46-mile intersection improvement project, located in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, began on October 24, 2019. Work consists of adding a third westbound to southbound left-turn lane from Southern Boulevard to Forest Hill Boulevard, widening the bridge over the C-51 Canal, converting the Forest Hill Boulevard northbound right-turn lanes to a free-flowing right-turn lane, and widening Southern Boulevard to accommodate an eastbound acceleration lane. Other improvements include milling and resurfacing, drainage, curb and gutter, lighting, guardrails, signalization, sidewalks, landscaping, signage and pavement markings.

Cost/Completion: $5.7 million. Completion is anticipated in spring 2021.

Traffic Impact:

  • Southern Boulevard from west of Forest Hill Boulevard to Park Central may have multiple eastbound lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
  • One eastbound lane of Southern Boulevard from west of Forest Hill Boulevard to Park Central and one right-turn lane from northbound Forest Hill Boulevard to eastbound Southern Boulevard will be closed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for the mobilization of a crane. 
  • Southern Boulevard’s south sidewalk from Forest Hill Boulevard to Royal Palm Beach Boulevard is closed until further notice. Forest Hill Boulevard’s east sidewalk from Quercus Lane to Southern Boulevard is closed until further notice. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Angel Streeter Gardner at (561) 886-8773.

 

  1. State Road 80/Southern Boulevard and Lyons Road/Sansbury’s Way

Description: This 1-mile intersection improvement project, located in unincorporated Palm Beach County, began active construction on October 18, 2018. Work consists of adding eastbound right-turn lane and a second westbound left-turn lane from Southern Boulevard to southbound Lyons Road; adding a second right-turn lane from northbound Lyons Road to eastbound Southern Boulevard; and adding a second northbound lane on Lyons Road and Sansbury’s Way. Other improvements include minor roadway widening, widening the Lyons Road bridge over the C-51 Canal, milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, lighting, guardrails, signalization, sidewalk, signage and pavement markings.

Cost/Completion: $7.5 million. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • Southern Boulevard’s eastbound inside lane from Fairgrounds Road to Lyons Road and the westbound inside lane from Kelly Drive to Lyons Road will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for median work.
  • The east sidewalk on Sansbury’s Way/Lyons Road is closed until further notice.
  • The northbound right-turn lane from Southern Boulevard to the Shoppes at Southern Palms is closed until further notice.  
  • The dual left-turn lanes from eastbound Southern Boulevard to northbound Sansbury’s Way have been reduced to one lane until further notice. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Angel Streeter Gardner at (561) 886-8773.

 

NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY PROJECTS

 

  1. Congress Avenue Lighting Improvements Project 

Description: This 1.2-mile lighting project began Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 from Blue Heron Boulevard to south of State Road 710 in the City of Riviera Beach. Work includes decorative lighting installation, partial bridge deck and railing replacement, and pavement marking and fencing installation. 

Cost/Completion: $3.4 million. The project is expected to be completed in late spring 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • One lane may be closed in each direction, daily, 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and nightly, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday night through Saturday.
  • Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, the northbound shoulder is closed from Cheney Way to State Road 710, and from W. 13th Street to Blue Heron Boulevard. Please note, the lanes have also been shifted and temporarily restriped between Cheney Way and State Road 710 to allow for the shoulder closure. The southbound shoulder is also closed from W. 13th Street to State Road 710. 
  • Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, Congress Avenue from W. 13th Street to State Road 710 has the northbound sidewalk closed (east side of roadway). DETOURPedestrians may cross at the W. 13th Street/Congress Avenue intersection to access the sidewalk on the east side of Congress Avenue to travel south.
  • Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, Congress Avenue from W. 13th Street to Blue Heron Boulevard has the southbound sidewalk closed (west side of roadway). DETOUR: Pedestrians may cross at the W. 13th Street/Congress Avenue intersection to access the sidewalk on the east side of Congress Avenue to travel north. Congress Avenue from JFK North to State Road 710 will have the southbound sidewalk closed (west side of roadway) through December 2019. DETOUR: Pedestrians may cross at the JFK North/Congress Avenue intersection to access the sidewalk on the east side of Congress Avenue to travel north. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440. 

Work for the City of Riviera Beach, unrelated to the construction project:

Traffic Impact:

  • One northbound lane of Congress Avenue, from W. 13 Street to Essex Lane in Riviera Beach, will be closed around-the-clock through January for school crossing lighting installation. For more information, please contact Martha McNicholas at 561-373-1450.

 

  1. Blue Heron Boulevard Bridge Fender Replacement Project

Description: This 0.2-mile bridge fender replacement project began Friday, July 12, 2019, in the City of Riviera Beach. Work includes removing and replacing the bridge fender system and navigational lighting system and removing all platforms and ladders from the bridge.

Cost/Completion: $1,592,830. Completion is expected in spring 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • All lanes are open on the bridge. Please note, crews may be working in the channel with a half channel closure to stage equipment. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440.

                 

  1. Indiantown Road Intersection Improvements, from Island Way to US 1

Description: This 3.7-mile intersection improvements project began Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Jupiter. Work includes include installing new light poles at 11 intersections, installing vehicle detection cameras, microwave detectors, and Bluetooth devices at 14 intersections, and installing asphalt pavement, patterned pavement, signage, and pavement markings at 10 intersections.

Cost/Completion: $3.3 million. Completion is expected in spring 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • Beginning Sunday night, Jan. 5, one lane may be closed in each direction, daily, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., with up to two lanes closed in each direction, nightly, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday. Crews will be working at various signalized intersections as needed throughout the project corridor.  
  • Portions of the sidewalk may be closed day and night for underground activities, as needed, with pedestrian detours in place, during working operations. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440. 

Permit Work Unrelated to the Construction Project:

Traffic Impact: Westbound Indiantown Road between Intracoastal Pointe Drive and North Hepburn Avenue, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Jan. 17, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for installation of new concrete poles. For more information, please contact Rob Taylor at 772-205-9932.

Traffic Impact: Eastbound Indiantown Road between South Delaware Boulevard and South Loxahatchee Drive, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, 1 of 3 lanes closed then 2 of 3 lanes closed, for removal of existing wood poles and replace concrete poles and maintenance. For more information, please contact Rob Taylor at 772-205-9932 or Renee Pepe at 772-302-9594.

Traffic Impact: Westbound Indiantown Road beginning from Island Way up to 1100ft., in Jupiter, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Thursday, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 through Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, 2 of 3 lanes closed, for concrete pole installation. For more information, please contact Art Rodriguez at 561-475-0064.

Traffic Impact: Westbound Indiantown Road between Turnpike and 4191 Indiantown Road, in Jupiter, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, Monday, Jan. 5, 2020 through Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, 2 of 3 lanes closed, for concrete poles installation and maintenance. For more information, please contact Art Rodriguez at 561-475-0064.

Traffic Impact: The Indiantown Road and Central Boulevard intersection, in Jupiter, will undergo lane closures 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., January 7 to repair striping at the pedestrian crosswalk. For more information, please contact Palm Beach County at 561-233-3950.

 

WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY PROJECTS

 

  1. State Road 80/Southern Boulevard, from west of Lion Country Safari Road to Forest Hill Boulevard/Crestwood Boulevard

Description: Construction on this 7.2-mile widening project began Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in the Village of Royal Palm Beach, Village of Wellington and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. Work includes widening the existing roadway from four to six lanes, adding a 12-foot shared-use pathway on the north side of the roadway, adding bike lanes, milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, adding lighting and signalization, installing curb and gutter, guardrails, minor median modifications and signage and pavement markings.

Cost/Completion: $33 million. Completion is expected in summer 2021.

Traffic Impact:

  • Southern Boulevard’s outside westbound lane will be closed between west of Lion Country Safari Road and Arden Lake Way 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, for drainage installation.
  • Southern Boulevard’s outside westbound lane will be closed between west of Palms West Parkway and B Road/Binks Forest Drive 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday to pave the outside shoulder.
  • Mobile operations that may delay traffic will occur 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. nightly Monday through Friday at F Road/Big Blue Trace and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road for the installation of vehicle detection loops.
  • One lane may be closed periodically in each direction of Southern Boulevard from Palms West Parkway to Cane Field Trace from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Angel Streeter Gardner at (561) 886-8773.

 

  1. Belle Glade Sidewalk Improvements Project

Description: Construction on this 2.4-mile sidewalk improvements project began Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in the City of Belle Glade. Work includes sidewalk replacement, pavement widening and restoration, driveway reconstruction, drainage structure and pipe replacement, signage and pavement marking upgrades, and installation of detectable warning systems at 13 different locations.

Cost/Completion: $1.8 million. Completion is expected in fall 2020.

Traffic Impact:

  • Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, NW 2nd Street, from Canal Street to NW Ave. H, may have daily lane closures with a flagging operation, 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, through mid-January. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440. 

 

MAINTENANCE, UTILITY, PERMIT & ADDITIONAL AGENCY PROJECTS

 

Traffic Impact: I-95, south of Forest Hill Blvd. at the C-51 Canal, in West Palm Beach, may have up to four northbound lanes closed, intermittently, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday night, Jan. 5, through Wednesday night, Jan. 8, for bridge joint repairs. For more information, please contact Paul Watt at 954-380-0895.

 

Traffic Impact: I-95 northbound at Gateway Boulevard, in Boynton Beach, may have the outside lane of the exit ramp closed, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday night, Jan. 5, through Wednesday night, Jan. 8, for bridge joint repairs. For more information, please contact Paul Watt at 954-380-0895.

 

Traffic Impact: I-95 southbound at Linton Boulevard, in Delray Beach, may have the left lane of the exit ramp closed, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday night, Jan. 5, through Wednesday night, Jan. 8, for pot hole repairs. For more information, please contact Paul Watt at 954-380-0895.

 

Traffic Impact: I-95 northbound over the Loxahatchee River, just north of Indiantown Road in Jupiter, may have two inside lanes closed, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Sunday night, Jan. 15, for bridge joint repairs. For more information, please contact Paul Watt at 954-380-0895.

 

Traffic Impact: The sidewalks and shoulders on US 1, between Donald Ross Road, in Juno Beach, and Indiantown Road, in Jupiter, may have intermittent closures for fencing installation at the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area, the Juno Dunes Natural Area, and the future Karen Marcus Ocean Park Preserve, through spring 2020. For more information, please contact Brook Wolfe at 786-502-0742.  

 

Traffic Impact: One northbound lane of Congress Avenue, from W. 13 Street to Essex Lane in Riviera Beach, will be closed around-the-clock through January for school crossing lighting installation. For more information, please contact Martha McNicholas at 561-373-1450.

 

Traffic Impact: Northbound US 1 at the intersection of Donald Ross Road, in Juno Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for replacement overhead traffic signal. For more information, please contact Jake Ridinger at 772-201-1621 or Scott Stieler at 772-631-2363.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound West Atlantic Avenue at the intersection of Hamlet Drive/Via D Val, in Delray Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for replacement overhead traffic signal. For more information, please contact Jake Ridinger at 772-201-1621 or Scott Stieler at 772-631-2363.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound and westbound Hooker Highway State Road 80, in Belle Glade, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, 1 of 2 lanes closed, for replacement overhead traffic signal. For more information, please contact Jake Ridinger at 772-201-1621 or Scott Stieler at 772-631-2363.

 

Traffic Impact: Northbound and southbound North Military Trail at Jupiter Lakes Boulevard/Summerwinds Lane, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for replacement overhead traffic signal. For more information, please contact Jake Ridinger at 772-201-1621 or Scott Stieler at 772-631-2363.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Indiantown Road between Intracoastal Pointe Drive and North Hepburn Avenue, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Jan. 17, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for installation of new concrete poles. For more information, please contact Rob Taylor at 772-205-9932.

 

Traffic Impact: Glades Road between 95 Avenue and Carousel Circle West, in Boca Raton, will have one inside lane closed in each direction, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, to construct a left turn lane. For more information, please contact Steven Kopel at 954-270-5290.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound Indiantown Road between South Delaware Boulevard and South Loxahatchee Drive, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, 1 of 3 lanes closed then 2 of 3 lanes closed, for removal of existing wood poles and replace concrete poles and maintenance. For more information, please contact Rob Taylor at 772-205-9932 or Renee Pepe at 772-302-9594.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound and westbound Okeechobee Boulevard between Benoist Farm Road and Vista Parkway, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, through Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, 1 of 4 lanes closed then 2 of 4 lanes closed, for removal of existing wood poles and replace concrete poles and maintenance. For more information, please contact Art Rodriguez at 561-475-0064.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Okeechobee Boulevard between east of West Drive and Florida’s Turnpike, in West Palm Beach, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, 2 of 4 lanes closed, for hand hole installation and maintenance. For more information, please contact Art Rodriguez at 561-475-0064.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound Glades Road at 95 Avenue South, in Boca Raton, 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, 2020, 2 of 3 lanes closed, for excavation, installation, backfilling and pavement patching. For more information, please contact Steven Kopel at 954-270-5290.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound and eastbound Glades Road from 95 Avenue South up to US 441, in Boca Raton, 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 20, 2 of 4 lanes closed, for tap, valves and pipe for force main installation. For more information, please contact Steven Kopel at 954-270-5290.

 

Traffic Impact: Northbound North Military Trail just north of Community Drive, in West Palm Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Monday, Mar. 2, 2020, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for driveway installation. For more information, please contact Pat De Leo at 561-278-0456.

 

Traffic Impact: Northbound South Federal Highway between Lamat Avenue and Tropic Boulevard, in Delray Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Thursday, Jan. 30, 1 of 2 lanes closed, for sidewalk and entrance modifications. For more information, please contact BCM Construction at 561-793-7543.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Indiantown Road beginning from Island Way up to 1100ft., in Jupiter, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Thursday, through Friday, Feb. 7, 2 of 3 lanes closed, for concrete pole installation. For more information, please contact Art Rodriguez at 561-475-0064.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Indiantown Road between Turnpike and 4191 Indiantown Road, in Jupiter, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Feb. 7, 2 of 3 lanes closed, for concrete poles installation and maintenance. For more information, please contact Art Rodriguez at 561-475-0064.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Lake Worth Road between Dahl Street and Jog Road, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Mar. 13, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for irrigation and landscaping with directional boring. For more information, please contact Natosha Rubin at 561-588-2027.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound West Atlantic Avenue between Dr B J McCornmick and Military Trail and southbound Powerline Road to Race Track Road, in Pompano Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Jan. 10, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for directional bore installation. For more information, please contact Jonatan Carranza at 786-502-7446.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Southern Boulevard between Lamstein Lane and Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, in Royal Palm Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Feb. 14, 1 of 4 lanes closed, for metal pole installation, antenna and telecommunications equipment. For more information, please contact Joseph Marsal at 561-729-9090 or Natalie Marsal at 561-409-9028.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound Glades Road at 750’ West of 95 Avenue and 350’ East of 95 Avenue, in Boca Raton, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, February 28, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for entrance driveway maintenance. For more information, please contact EKenton Hajdic at 954-214-1326.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Lake Worth Road between Detroit Street and Engle Road and Eastbound between South Congress Avenue and Engle Road, in Greenacres, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, March 13, 1 of 2 lanes closed, for utility pole replacement. For more information, please contact Thad Leventure at 352-552-5103.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound West Indiantown Road between Philadelphia Drive and Pennock Lane, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Feb. 28, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for directional bore installation. For more information, please contact Ryan Britzius at 352-221-1232 or Erwin Mosqueda at 954-789-7600.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound and eastbound Forest Hill Boulevard at Military Trail, in West Palm Beach, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Monday, February 3, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for directional bore installation. For more information, please contact Ryan Britzius at 352-221-1232 or Erwin Mosqueda at 954-789-7600.

 

Traffic Impact: Eastbound Glades Road between Boca Plaza and 95 Avenue South, in Boca Raton, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, through Friday, February 28, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for construct turning lanes into plaza. For more information, please contact Steven Kopel at 954-270-5290.

 

Traffic Impact: Southbound Federal Highway between Northeast 32 Street and Northeast 28 Street, in Boca Raton, all day/24 hours, Sunday through Saturday, Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, January 31, 1 of 2 lanes closed, for water main installation. For more information, please contact Anthony Mancini at 561-866-0490.

 

Traffic Impact: Southbound Dixie Highway between 16 Avenue North and 24 Avenue North Avenue, in Boca Raton, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Saturday through Sunday, Monday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, January 19, 1 of 2 lanes closed, for natural gas line installation. For more information, please contact Dave Bierbower at 404-805-77656.

 

Traffic Impact: Westbound Lake Worth Road between South Congress Avenue and South Military Trail and eastbound South Military Trail and South Congress Avenue, in Greenacres, 8 p.m. until 5 a.m., two days only, Sunday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1 of 3 lanes closed, for coring of asphalt. For more information, please contact Mike Lewkutz at 561-248-4374.

 

Traffic Impact: Northbound US 1 between SE 2nd Street and NE 1st Street and westbound East Atlantic Avenue, in Delray Beach, 4 a.m. until 12 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1 out of 2 lanes closure for concrete work. For more information, please contact David Aldrich at 754-264-4969.

 

Traffic Impact: Northbound Alternate A1A from Toney Penna Drive to East Indiantown Road, in Jupiter, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Apr. 3, 2020, will have two lanes in each direction closed. For more information, please contact Eneyda Gomez at 561-795-1995.

 

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