Title
Construction Update (B)
Explanation
This item is a status update of three construction projects that the CRA initiated in 2011. All projects are now underway and nearing completion. Staff will give a brief presentation and opportunity for questions and answers.
1. SW 13th Street Improvements Phase I (College Park/University Heights)
The CRA and Oelrich Construction, Inc. are improving this important transportation corridor between SW 16th Avenue and the SW 9th Avenue intersection by making functional changes to existing lighting and pedestrian facilities. Work started in August to remove outmoded facilities and replace them with widened sidewalks and brick paving, modern Renaissance lighting to match the northern parts of the roadway, reduced driveway entrances, improved erosion controls near the pedestrian overpass and a new pedestrian plaza connection between the east sidewalk and the Pedestrian Overpass. This project coordinates with improvements planned by the Gainesville Public Works Department to install a new turn lane onto SW 16th Avenue.
This month, the CRA expects to complete the retaining wall, brick sidewalks and lighting installation. Pending approval of the FDOT permit, the CRA anticipates starting the pedestrian plaza construction in early 2012.
Completion percentage: 70%
Date of Completion (Projected): January 2012 (Streetscape Phase)
Project Partners: CRA, GRU, Public Works, Shands Healthcare, FDOT
2. SW 12th Street Lighting - Phase I (College Park/University Heights)
SW 12th Street is a major auto and pedestrian corridor connecting West University Avenue to SW 8th Avenue. The existing roadway lighting does not provide uniform illumination and needed upgrading for improved public safety. The corridor will receive upgraded street lighting in two phases. Phase 1 is underway and consists of installing underground secondary wiring and 21 Lumec Domus lights in a staggered pattern between SW 4th Avenue and SW 8t...
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