Southern Palm Beach Road County 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 work is being performed by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be completed in fall 2009.
Restrictions: All lanes are open.
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 work is being performed by Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. and is expected to be completed late 2009.
Restrictions: Daytime lane closures will occur, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, between SW/NW12th Avenue and Swinton Avenue. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times. On-street parking and access to side streets may be temporarily restricted. Detours will be established when necessary. Access to local businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists may experience delays.
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. The work is being performed by Hardrives of Delray, Inc. and is expected to be completed late 2009
Restrictions: Lane closures will occur at various locations, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, between Glades Road and the Broward County Line. At least one lane will remain open at all times. Access to turn lanes and driveways may be temporarily affected. Motorists should anticipate delays.
Powerline Road / S.R. 845 from the Broward County Line to Glades Road--Construction on this 3-mile project began 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. The work is being performed by Ranger Construction Industries and is expected to be completed summer 2011.
Restrictions: Travel lanes will be closed at various locations between Glades Road and the Broward County Line, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor has installed temporary barrier wall and established continuous lane closures at various locations for drainage work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Motorists should use caution and anticipate delays.
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