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Flamingo/Edgewater Widening

Project Description

Project will replace the existing two-lane Flamingo Boulevard from 776 to a point north of Edgewater Drive and the existing remaining section of two-lane Edgewater Drive from Midway Boulevard to Collingswood Boulevard with a new four-lane roadway. The project will also connect Flamingo Boulevard from its southernmost curve to the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Collingswood Boulevard, creating a new alignment for the roadways. Additionally, intersection improvements at 776 and Flamingo Boulevard will be included. 

The project is split into 3 phases, identified as phases 3, 4, & 5. The design will include all three phases and the construction will be multiphase. 

Project Location

Flamingo Boulevard from 776 to a point north of Edgewater Drive, connecting Flamingo Boulevard from its southernmost curve to the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Collingswood Boulevard, including Edgewater Drive from Midway Boulevard to Collingswood Boulevard. 

Latest Updates

Johnson Engineering has been selected as the design firm for this project. The county is working with the firm to design all project phases. The design and permitting portion is expected to take about two and half years from the notice to proceed date of March 1, 2022.

  • 95% of field survey work has been completed.
  • Protected species and wetlands evalution in process.
  • 95% of geotechnical field work has been completed.
  • 90% roadway and bridge plans for Ph.4 received and under review.
  • 90% roadway and bridge plans for Ph.3 and Ph.5 are in progress. 
  • 90% utility plans are in progress.
  • 80% Property acquisition in progress.
  • The process has started to obtain the necessary SWFWMD permit.
  • Coordination to resolve outside utility conflicts is ongoing. 
  • FDOT Lap project review is in progress.
  • Agency permitting review in progress.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $5,068,415
Funding source(s):

2014 Sales Tax Extension for the design of phases 3, 4, & 5.

2020 Sales Tax Extension for the construction of phase 4, in the future.

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Design Development 03/01/2022 11/30/2024
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Project Phase
Planning and Project Approval

Last Updated
09/20/2024

Project Manager
Zach Patchell

Public Relations
Tracy Doherty
Email Public Relations

Project Number
c412102

Sponsor Department
Public Works

Design Engineer/Architect
Johnson Engineering

Construction Contractor
TBD

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