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State Road (SR) 68/Orange Avenue Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation from N 32nd Street to West of SR 5/US 1

Financial Number: 446169-1-52-01

Project Length: 1.915 Miles

Project Limits:

  • SR 68/Orange Ave from N 32nd Street to West of SR 5/US 1

Virtual Public Meeting:

In-Person Public Meeting:

  • Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
  • In-Person Location: River Walk Center, 600 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949. The latest social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Projected Letting: Fall 2023

Start Date: Spring 2024

Completion Date: Spring 2026

Estimated Construction Cost: $4.0 Million

Scope of Work:

  • Repaving and restriping the existing roadway
  • Installing bicycle shared-lane markings (sharrows) on travel lanes from E of 13th St to SR-5/US-1
  • Reconstructing pedestrian sidewalk curb ramps
  • Upgrading lighting at signalized intersections to improve pedestrian lighting at the crosswalks
  • Upgrading pedestrian signalization at signalized intersections
  • Installing traffic signal backplates for increased visibility of signal lights
  • Upgrading vehicle detection at the signalized intersections of 5th and 7th Streets
  • Replacing and upgrading of signage impacted by construction

Construction Impacts:

  • Work will be done in phases to reduce the inconvenience to the community
  • Lane closures between 32nd Street and 13th Street will occur during non-peak hours to minimize impacts on traffic
  • Detours between 13th Street and US-1 will occur weekday nights (Sun-Thurs) to minimize impacts on traffic and expedite construction in this area
  • Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times during construction

Contact Information:

Documents:

PDF Icon SR 68/Orange Avenue from N 32nd Street to west of SR 5/US 1 Presentation (2023)

PDF Icon SR 68/Orange Avenue from N 32nd Street to west of SR 5/US 1 Presentation

 
 
 





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