Southern Palm Beach County Projects: 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. 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 in November.
Restrictions: Travel lanes will be closed between I-95 and Swinton Avenue 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. At least one lane will remain open in each direction. On-street parking and access to side streets may be temporarily restricted during those times. Detours will be established when necessary. Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Motorists should expect 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 November 2009.
Restrictions: Lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, for paving and other project related work. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes when possible.
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: Lane closures will occur at various locations between Glades Road and the Broward-Palm Beach County line, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor will install temporary barrier wall and establish continuous lane closures at various locations, as necessary, for drainage work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Turn lanes will be closed at various locations for safety reasons. Motorists may experience delays.
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