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Veterans Boulevard Intersection Improvements

Project Description

This project includes the design and construction of six (6) new turn lanes at various intersections along Veterans Boulevard. The improvements consist of new left and right turn lanes on Veterans Boulevard, along with associated sidewalk modifications, drainage improvements, and street light adjustments.

Project Location

  • Veterans Boulevard @ Yorkshire Street 
  • Veterans Boulevard @ Harbor Boulevard 
  • Veterans Boulevard @ Orlando Boulevard 
  • Veterans Boulevard @ Torrington Street 
  • Veterans Boulevard @ Loveland Boulevard 
  • Veterans Boulevard @ Norman Street 

Project Impacts

Starting on May 18th, the median will be closed to cross traffic while the contractor constructs the new median alignment.

Latest Updates

Veterans Boulevard & Yorkshire Street

Crews are scheduled to pave the median area this week, followed by construction of the new concrete traffic separator.  Traffic will be shifted to the inside travel lanes while the contractor begins construction of the new right-turn lane next week.

Veterans Boulevard & Norman Street

Crews are scheduled to remove the existing street lighting this week in preparation for roadway improvements. Construction of the new right-turn lane is anticipated to begin next week.

Veterans Boulevard & Orlando Boulevard

Construction activities are scheduled to begin this week with the demolition of the existing sidewalk and concrete curb. Following demolition, crews will proceed with the installation of underground drainage infrastructure and the relocation of street lighting as part of the intersection improvement project.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $970,373.50
Construction $3,375,027.61
Total Budget $4,345,401.11
Funding source(s):

Gas Tax C411620

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Planning and Approval 02/11/2019 08/14/2019 08/14/2019
Design Development 09/02/2020 02/20/2026 10/16/2025
Construction 05/18/2026 11/14/2026

Supporting Materials

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Project Phase
Construction

Last Updated
06/15/2026

Project Manager
Jeff Keyser

Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations

Project Number
26-286

Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering

Design Engineer/Architect
Florida Transportation Engineering

Construction Contractor
EHC Construction

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