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Southern Palm Beach County Road Projects

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.

Restrictions: Daytime lane closures will occur, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at various locations within project limits. Motorists might encounter delays during these hours. Nighttime lane closures will occur 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, for final paving operations, weather permitting. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

Atlantic Avenue / S.R. 806, from NW/SW 12th Avenue to A1A--This $4.2 million construction project began 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.

Restrictions: Daytime lane closures will occur, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, between SW/NW12th Avenue and Swinton Avenue, for project-related work. On-street parking will be restricted at various locations and side streets might be closed for drainage work in this area. Detours will be established and clearly marked, as necessary.

Nighttime paving, between SE/NE 6th Avenue and A1A, will be performed, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, weather permitting. Travel lanes will be closed in and around the work zone; however, at least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. On-street parking could be affected in the work zone. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes if possible.

S.R. 7 / U.S. 441 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 2.9 mile project began February 9, 2009. Work consists of milling and resurfacing, curb ramp replacement, guardrail, and signalization. The project will cost an estimated $4.7 million and is expected to last until late 2009. Work is being performed by Hardrives of Delray, Inc.

Restrictions: One lane will be closed in each direction, between Glades Road and the Broward County Line, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for minor widening and other project related work. Nighttime paving operations will begin on Sunday, May 17, between Glades Road and the Broward County line. Paving will be performed nightly, 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, weather permitting. At least two lanes will remain open at all times. Motorists should anticipate delays traveling through the area.

Powerline Road / S.R. 845 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 3 mile project will begin Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Work consists of milling and resurfacing, minor widening and reconstruction, signalization, lighting, drainage, bridge replacement, irrigation and landscaping. The project will cost an estimated $9.7 million and is expected to last until summer 2011. Work is being performed by Ranger Construction Industries.

Restrictions: None at this time. Survey crews will be in the area beginning on Monday, May 18. Construction activities will commence on Tuesday, May 26.

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