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 plans are in progress. 
• 90% bridge plans are in progress.
• 90% utility plans are in progress.
• Property acquisition in progress. Including work leading up to imminent domainn process.
• 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

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