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Veterans Boulevard at Atwater Intersection Safety Improvements

Project Description

This project includes the design and construction of new turn lanes and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Atwater Street. The work will add new right turn lanes, along with sidewalk modifications and upgraded signalization.

Project Location

Veterans Boulevard @ Atwater Street – right turn lane from south bound Atwater to west bound Veterans Blvd, right turn lane from east bound Veterans Blvd to south bound Atwater, right turn lane from west bound Veterans Blvd to north bound Atwater.

Latest Updates

Veterans Boulevard @ Atwater Street intersection. 60% plans have been reviewed by county staff. Comments have been returned to FTE for corrections. An Addendum was created to add a dedicated right turn lane off Atwater Street to west bound Veterans Boulevard. The Board of County Commissioners approved this at the September 9th, 2025 meeting. FTE will revisit the 60% plans and resubmit with the additional turn lane.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $198,698.00
Construction $2,116,743.30
Total Budget $2,315,441.30
Funding source(s): Gas Tax C411620

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Planning and Approval 02/11/2019 08/14/2019 10/28/2014
Design Development 10/27/2020 02/20/2026

Project Phase
Design Development

Last Updated
10/27/2025

Project Manager
Jeff Keyser

Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations

Project Number
19-279

Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering

Design Engineer/Architect
Florida Transportation Engineering

Construction Contractor
TBD

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