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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: DETOURS AND RAILROAD CROSSING WORK AT SR-500/US-192/Strawbridge Ave

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Melbourne – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing project support to Florida East Coast Railway, LLC so they can conduct reconstruction work at the SR-500/US-192/Strawbridge Ave. railroad crossing.  The reconstruction will replace the current railroad crossing surface. Motorists will encounter detours lasting three nights beginning at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 23, 2017.  Traffic flow is anticipated to return to normal at 6 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
The Strawbridge Ave. detours are:

Westbound Strawbridge Ave:
North on US-1/S. Harbor City Blvd.
West on Hibiscus Blvd.
South on Hickory St.
Eastbound: Strawbridge Ave:
North on Hickory St.
East on Hibiscus Blvd.
North or South on US-1/Harbor City Blvd.
For more information about the project, contact Mr. Leslie Schonder, Florida East Coast Railway, LLC at 904-279-3196.
Motorists should be alert for construction personnel and equipment along the construction corridor. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive with care.
The Florida Department of Transportation urges drivers to Look, Listen and Live.

FDOT hosts meeting to talk about SR 19 (North Central Avenue) corridor

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public kick-off meeting to talk about a corridor planning study along State Road (SR) 19 (North Central Avenue) from County Road 450‐A to Bulldog Way / Olde Millstream RV Park in Umatilla, Florida.
The study will open the discussion about the corridor’s growth and its future use. The planning study will develop and evaluate alternative corridor improvement concepts to support a multimodal approach to providing for future transportation needs.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Umatilla City Hall at 1 South Central Avenue, Umatilla, Florida 32784. It begins with an open house at 5:30 p.m., followed by a live presentation at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kyle Taniguchi, Project Planner, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. at 407-839-4006 or via email at [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at [email protected].
The Florida Department of Transportation urges drivers to not text and drive, and to always wear a seatbelt.

Upcoming I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Public Meeting for Seminole County/Segment 3

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting about the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate (BtU) design project in Seminole County. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a project update and present the preliminary design concepts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sanford City Hall, Utilities Training Room, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771. The meeting is an informal open house where project displays will be available for review. A brief looping presentation and other information will be available throughout the evening, and project staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.
The project involves the build-out of the interstate to its ultimate condition from one mile east of S.R. 434 to east of U.S. 17-92 in Seminole County, Florida. This project is also referred to as Segment 3 of BtU. The proposed improvements include widening the existing six-lane divided interstate to a 10-lane divided urban interstate. The design proposes the addition of two new Express Lanes and three non-tolled general use lanes in each direction. The four dynamically tolled, Express Lanes (two in each direction) will be priced according to traffic conditions. A barrier wall between the adjacent shoulders will separate the express lanes from the general-use lanes. One auxiliary lane will be provided in some areas in both directions.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Beata Stys-Palasz, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, by phone at 386-943-5418, or by email at [email protected], at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.  If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.  Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at [email protected].
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
For media related questions, please contact the FDOT Public Information Office at 386-943-5473 / [email protected].
Additional information is available on the project website at www.i4express.com.
The Florida Department of Transportation urges drivers to not text and drive, and to always wear a seatbelt.

Central Florida Law Enforcement Supporting Work Zone Awareness Week

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4.3.2017 work zone awareness

Law enforcement agencies will be present at road construction projects throughout Central Florida on Thursday, April 6, to help remind motorists of the importance of driving safely through work areas. The coordinated enforcement effort is part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign.

The theme for this year’s campaign is Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands. Speeding and distracted driving are leading factors in work zone crashes, and the FDOT and its law enforcement partners want all motorists to slow down as soon as they see orange warning signs and to remain alert for changing road conditions.

The agencies participating in Thursday’s Law Enforcement Day are the Cocoa Beach Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Kissimmee Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Melbourne Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, and St. Cloud Police Department.

“We truly appreciate the efforts of our law enforcement partners to help keep Central Florida motorists and our employees safe in road construction areas,” said Alan Hyman, FDOT District Five Director of Operations. “We know it takes a coordinated effort if we are to reach our goal of zero work zone crashes in Central Florida.”

National Safety Council reports in its 2017 edition of “Injury Facts” that there were 35,500 injuries from work zone crashes in 2015.

In the Central Florida region, FDOT District Five has approximately $1.7 billion worth of work going on in 2017 including the I-4 Ultimate project, Wekiva Parkway and the I-95 Major Interchange project.  

The FDOT urges all drivers to slow down, stay alert to changing conditions and warning signs, obey the posted speed limit, and keep a safe distance between vehicles. Drivers may participate in the safety campaign via social media by sharing what drives them to stay safe using the hashtag #WhatDrivesYou.

RoadWatch Advisory: I-75 SB On-Ramp & NB Off-Ramp CLOSED Wednesday, April 5 at University Parkway Interchange

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I-75 (SR 93) / University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Sarasota/Bradenton:  Construction Project:
Detour – I-75 Southbound On-Ramp Closed at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange: 
Wednesday, April 5. Details below:
The contractor anticipates implementing a temporary detour route at the I-75/University Parkway interchange at night/overnight Wednesday, April 5 between 11 p.m. and 12 midnight to prepare for a traffic shift.
Motorists traveling on University Parkway wishing to travel south on I-75 are directed to enter northbound I-75, exit at westbound SR 70/Exit 217 B, enter southbound I-75 and continue south on I-75. Motorists may also use local roads and enter I-75 from Fruitville Road.
Detour – I-75 Northbound Off-Ramp CLOSED at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange: 
Wednesday, April 5. Details below:
The contractor anticipates implementing a temporary detour route at the I-75/University Parkway interchange at night/overnight Wednesday, April 5 between 12 midnight and 5 a.m. to replace the attenuator.
Motorists traveling north on I-75 wishing to exit at University Parkway, Exit 213 are directed to continue north on I-75, exit at westbound SR 70/Exit 217 B, enter southbound I-75, and exit at University Parkway/Exit 213.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a diverging diamond interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, constructing new bridges on  I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Errie Creek and Foley Creek, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps at I-75/University Parkway, addition of ponds, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is fall 2017. The contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC. For additional information, please visit the project website at http://www.swflroads.com/i75/university/.

RoadWatch Advisory: SB I-75 Weigh Station Facility Reopens for Service in Punta Gorda

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Motorists should expect the reconstructed southbound weigh station on I-75 at mile marker 160 to reopen for service on Tuesday, April 11.  Crews have completed work on the reconstruction of the facility. 

Also, on Tuesday, April 11, crews will begin demolition on the northbound I-75 weigh station. Crews will begin to demolish and rebuild the northbound weigh station on the east side of the roadway.  Motorists should expect the I-75 northbound weigh station facility to be closed to the public.

Motorists should not expect lane closures on I-75. Estimated completion is end of summer 2017.  The contractor is R.M. Williams Construction, Inc.

RoadWatch Advisory: I-75 Toledo Blade Ramp Closures in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties

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CHARLOTTE/SARASOTA COUNTIES
I-75 from south of Harborview Road (mile marker 167) to Sumter Boulevard (mile marker 182): Construction project: This project widens the road from four to six lanes and adds a 12-foot travel lane and 10-foot shoulder to the inside of existing northbound and southbound I-75.

  • Motorists should expect lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should also expect periodic travel lane shifts through the duration of construction.
  • Motorists should expect the inside northbound lane on the bridge over the Peace River closed through the duration of the project.
  • Kings Highway on-ramp to I-75 northbound will be closed during nighttime/overnight from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Drivers should use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated completion is end of 2017. The contractor is Astaldi Construction Corporation.

News Alert: Media availability for Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

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Monday, April 3 – I-4 Ultimate Work Zone

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a media event on April 3 in Maitland, to promote Work Zone Safety Awareness.
Who:   The event will provide members of the media access to:

  • Steve Martin: FDOT District 5 Secretary
  • Steve Olson: FDOT Public Information Manager
  • Loreen Bobo: FDOT I-4 Ultimate Construction Program Manager
  • Trooper Specialist Steven Montiero: FHP Community Safety Officer/ Public Affairs Officer
  • David Feise: SGL Project MOT Manager

What: Held in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-7, to promote safety in work zones. The availability will be in an active work zone allowing safety-trained persons in full safety gear to be next to barrier wall separating the construction area from midday traffic. The event allows media access to speed-detection (radar) activities and safety and MOT demonstrations/ equipment.
Where: I-4 Ultimate construction work zone between eastbound Interstate 4 and exit ramp to eastbound Maitland Boulevard. See map.
When: Monday, April 3
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please see attachment or call the FDOT PIO office, Jessica Ottaviano 386-943-5473 / [email protected].
Safety gear is required for this event. This is an active construction zone. All media in attendance must have attended a prior safety orientation and are required to be in full PPE (this includes photographers as well):

  • Safety Vests Class 3
  • Hard Hat ANSI Z89 Rated, V-Guard Recommended
  • Safety Glasses ANSI Z87 Rated
  • Gloves ANSI Cut 3 Rated
  • Work boots, steel or composite toe; No loafers, heels or flip-flops
  • No shorts or skirts/dresses

3.31.2017 media avail map

SunRail Railroad Crossing Work and Road Closure on S.R. 436 Altamonte Springs

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State Road (S.R.) 436/East Altamonte Drive is closing in both directions at the railroad crossing east of South Ronald Reagan Boulevard from 9 p.m. Friday, March 31 to 3 a.m. Monday, April 3. The closure is needed to replace the existing SunRail crossing with new concrete panels and asphalt approaches, which will provide a safer and smoother crossing for motorists.
Detour route signage is placed at key locations in the area to direct drivers around the work zone. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Detour Information:

  • Westbound S.R. 436 traffic will be directed to turn right onto U.S. 17/92 northbound, then left onto Dog Track Road and left onto South Ronald Regan Boulevard to go back to S.R. 436. Local traffic will be permitted to continue west on S.R. 436 to point of the closure.
  • Eastbound traffic on S.R. 436 will be directed to turn left onto South Ronald

Reagan Boulevard, right onto Dog Track Road and then right onto U.S. 17/92 southbound to go back to S.R. 436.
For the latest information on this construction project, please visit www.cflroads.com. Please note bad weather or other unexpected conditions may affect the schedule. Construction concerns? Please contact Construction Public Information Coordinator Carolyn Fitzwilliam by phone at 407-637-7461 or by email at [email protected].
For more information about SunRail routes, schedules, and fares, please visit us at www.sunrail.com. SunRail urges motorists to be careful around trains, railroad crossings and construction. Be smart. Be safe.

SunRail Railroad Crossing Work and Road Closure
on S.R. 436 Altamonte Springs Detour Map

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As Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Begins, FDOT Asks, ‘What Drives You?’

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During National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week from April 3-7, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) wants to steer discussions about safety toward a simple question all motorists should ask.
That question is “What Drives You?”
The answer may remind those behind the wheel to drive more safely and to examine whether they have been doing enough to stay alert and keep within posted speed limits while passing through a construction work zone.
“Think about what drives you every day – your family, career, life experiences,” said Steve Martin P.E., FDOT District Five Secretary. “We need drivers to do everything they can to stay safe on our roads so they can enjoy the things that matter to them.”
FDOT is investing $175.6 million in various safety initiatives during the 2017-18 fiscal year. Moreover, it’s not just about protecting highway workers. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that 99 percent of work zone crashes injure drivers and their passengers without involving road crews.
Drivers can reduce their chances of being involved in a work zone crash by maintaining proper speed, avoiding tailgating, paying attention, and minimizing distractions. “Everyone on the road shares a responsibility – workers, drivers and passengers – to ensure everyone can go home safely at the end of the day,” Martin said.
FDOT is participating in several safety awareness events this week to highlight work zone safety in Central Florida. The schedule includes:
Monday, April 3 – A media event in Maitland in the I-4 Ultimate construction zone next to live traffic will highlight the ongoing importance of work zone safety. Those participating include FDOT District Five Secretary Steve Martin, FDOT Public Information Manager Steve Olson and FHP Trooper Steven Montiero. Also taking part will be SGL Constructors, including Maintenance of Traffic Manager David Feise and Area Construction Manager Jack Leider, both with the I-4 Ultimate Project.
Tuesday, April 4 – Media is invited to attend a short presentation and activity given to children at Volusia Pines Elementary School in Volusia County. Kids will learn how important safety is in the work zone and tell us what drives them. This activity shows that even children, passengers on the road, are motivated by special things in their lives.
Wednesday, April 5 – National Go Orange for Safety Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange colors to show their commitment to staying safe on the roadways. Share photos and stories with the hashtag #WhatDrivesYou and #OrangeForSafety. In honor of the occasion, several Central Florida landmarks will be lit up at night in orange lights. Among the familiar sights expected to go orange for the evening are the Lake Eola fountain, the Amway Center spire, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Lynx Central Station building, and Aloft Orlando Downtown.
Thursday, April 6 – Seminole County Sheriff’s Office will perform an enforcement operation in the work zone of the FDOT project on US 17/92 from Shepard Road to Lake Mary Boulevard. Other work zone enforcement operations will be happening around the Central Florida region.
Media alerts will be sent out the day before each event that will highlight what, when and where each event will be. Media is invited to participate in all scheduled events.
FDOT manages nearly 44,000 lane miles of roadway in the Sunshine State, including 8,378 in Central Florida. FDOT’s current five-year work program includes more than 6,800 construction and maintenance projects statewide.