Safety Improvements

Financial Number: 445623-1-52-01

Project Length: 3.95 miles

Project Limits: SR-9/I-95 from south of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard to north of 45th Street

Projected Letting: December 2022

Start Date: Spring 2023

Completion Date: Winter 2023

Estimated Construction Cost: $670K

Scope of Work:

• Replace the existing High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) roadway lighting with light-emitting diode (LED) roadway lighting, along the I-95 mainline
• Install a Road Weather Information System (RWIS) for southbound traffic approaching Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.
• Install barrier delineators along the existing concrete median barrier walls.

Scope of Work:

• Temporary lane closures will occur during non-peak travel hours. Single-lane mainline (in both directions) and single-lane ramp closures will occur between 8:00 PM and 5:30 AM. Double-lane mainline closures will occur between 9:30 PM and 5:30 AM for northbound I-95, and between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM for southbound I-95. Ramps will remain operational and only be partially closed (1 of 2 lanes). Proposed lane closures shall only occur on Sunday through Thursday nights.
• Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community.

Phase I: Construct lighting improvements along I-95 mainline median, and install barrier delineators.

Phase II: Construct lighting improvements along I-95 outside lane and ramps, and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS).

Contact Information:

• Thuc H. Le, P.E., FDOT Project Manager
• address: 3400 W. Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
• Phone: 954-777-4552
• Toll Free: 1-866-336-8435 ext. 4552
• Email: [email protected]

Documents:

SR 9/ I-95 (south of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard to north of 45th Street) Safety Improvements Flyer

Elected Official Letter

Agency Official Letter