U.S. 1 from the C-15 Canal just north of Hidden Valley Boulevard, north to Linton Boulevard
Construction began on March 24, 2008 on U.S. 1 from the C-15 Canal which is just north of Hidden Valley Boulevard in Boca Raton, north to Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach. This $3.3 million construction project consists of milling and resurfacing, roadway widening to add designated bike lanes, bridge widening over the C15 Canal to add a 3 ft. shoulder and 6 ft. sidewalks on both sides of the bridge, sidewalk improvements to construct a 5 ft. concrete sidewalk throughout the project, landscaping and drainage improvements and new signage and pavement markings. The project is being built by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be complete by the end of December 2008.

Restriction: None. This project was completed and final accepted by the Florida Department of Transportation on December 23, 2008.

Atlantic Avenue (S.R. 806) from Via Flora to McNab Avenue
This $3.6 million, 2.7 mile construction project began on December 1, 2008, between Via Flora and McNab Avenue in Delray Beach. The work to be performed during this project includes: milling and resurfacing the roadway; replacing sidewalk curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; and signalization, widening, and storm water drainage improvements at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue. The project is being built by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be complete in fall 2009.

Restriction: Single lane closures will occur at various locations from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday for roadway resurfacing and other project-related work. Paving is a rolling operation that requires shifting lane closures. Workers and heavy machinery will be moving in and around the work zone. Motorists should use caution and anticipate delays when traveling through this area. (M.M. Note: You can get badly backed up in this area. Avoid if possible.)

Atlantic Avenue (S.R. 806) from NW/SW 12th Avenue to A1A
This $4.2 million construction project will begin on January 5, 2009, from just east of I-95 to just west of A1A in Delray Beach. The work to be performed during this project includes: milling and resurfacing the roadway; replacing sidewalk curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; and signalization, widening, and landscaping. The project is being built by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be complete in late 2009.

Restriction: There will be intermittent single lane closures between SW/NW 12th Avenue and Swinton Avenue during non-peak daytime hours (9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.). Motorists could experience delays traveling through this area.

Spanish River Boulevard / S.R. 800 Bridge Rehabilitation
Construction began on this $3.5 million project, Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Spanish River Bridge is located over the Intracoastal Waterway in Boca Raton. This project consists of routine maintenance and rehabilitation of mechanical and electrical components that operate the bridge spans to extend the life of the bridge and sustain functional operations of the spans, removal of old paint and repainting the movable bridge's structural steel and aesthetic enhancements including painting the bridge decks and the tender house. The project is being performed by Coastal Marine Construction and is expected to be complete February 2009. This work will not affect marine traffic and the contractor will clear the roadway and open all travel lanes in the event of a weather-related evacuation.

Restriction: There will be intermittent daytime lane closures between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for project-related work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

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