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Construction : Weekly Construction Update
1. Other Projects
2. Orange County
3. Osceola County
4. Lake/Sumter Counties
5. Polk County
6. Seminole County
7. Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando Counties
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Christa Deason, Public Information
(407) 264-3492
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OCOEE, FL (February 37, 2012)—Florida’s Turnpike announces lane closures and work zone information for construction and maintenance projects in Central Florida beginning Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Florida’s Turnpike strives to maintain traffic flow in work zones; however, motorists may encounter heavier traffic near construction sites. Motorists should drive with caution through the work zones, and adhere to posted detour signs and speed limits. Speeding fines double in construction zones when workers are present. All paving-related lane closures are dependent on weather conditions; rain or cool temperatures may delay or cancel paving operations.
OTHER PROJECTS
Southern Connector Extension (Toll 417)
- Watch for lane closures 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., both north- and southbound for rumble strip installation.
- Intermittent shoulder closures are necessary for sign installation.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is conducting a $4 million project to resurface the Southern Connector Extension of the Central Florida GreeneWay. The project starts at the Interstate 4 ramps near World Drive and extends north to the SR 536/International Drive South interchange. The project is expect to take about 280 days to complete and includes the following: new asphalt and pavement markings, new and upgraded guardrail and new post-mounted signs.
- Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles and ongoing work in the area between the gas station and the main service plaza building. Access will be maintained at all times and construction will not interfere with traffic through the plaza facility.
- The new convenience store/gas station is scheduled to open in late January
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and Areas USA have begun a $162 million project to renovate all eight service plazas located on Florida’s Turnpike. In Orlando, construction has begun on a new 3,500 sq.-ft. convenience store/gas station. After the new convenience store opens in January, the old gas station will be demolished. At that time, the project to reconstruct the restaurant/restroom facility will begin.
- Daytime lane closures are scheduled as follows:
- Northbound off-ramp at Milepost 272 are possible except during afternoon peak commuter traffic hours (3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Southbound on-ramp at Milepost 272 are possible except during morning peak commuter traffic hours (6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This $123.5 million project consists of widening of Florida's turnpike (SR 91) from four to eight lanes between Beulah Road and State Road 50 near milepost 272. The project also includes adding an additional lane in each direction on State Road 50, with capacity for future widening. The replacement of the bridges at Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Avalon Road and at State Road 50 is included. The interchange will be reconfigured to a diamond style, replacing the current partial-loop interchange and includes open road tolling (ORT) SunPass-only lanes. This project also includes the installation of noise abatement walls on Department right-of-way for qualifying property owners adjacent to the Turnpike. This project will be complete in the late fall of 2011.
OSCEOLA COUNTY
CANAL PROTECTION PROJECT (MILEPOSTS 190-249)
- Be alert for single lane closures southbound through the project limits.
- Be alert for hauling trucks delivering materials to the construction zone.
- Asphalt installation is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of January 23.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Osceola County Canal Protection project includes construction of approximately 14 linear miles of shoulder guardrail and approximately 17 linear miles of cable barrier to help prevent errant vehicles from entering roadside water hazards, modification of guardrail attachments in the median at select bridge locations, and minor drainage improvements. Construction cost is $5.9 million, and duration is 14 months. The project started Nov 9, 2011, and is expected to be complete in early 2013.
CANOE CREEK SERVICE PLAZA RENOVATION PROJECT (MILEPOST 229)
- Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles and ongoing work in the area between the gas station and the main service plaza building. Access will be maintained at all times and construction will not interfere with traffic through the plaza facility.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and Areas USA have begun a $162 million project to renovate all eight service plazas located on Florida’s Turnpike.
- Be alert for nightly outside lane closures or daytime shoulder closures both north- and southbound, Mondays through Thursdays.
- Be alert for intermittent daytime lane closures southbound.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This $2.1 million project consists of milling and resurfacing the northbound lanes between Mileposts 274 and 275 and the southbound lanes between Mileposts 274-276. Also included are profile corrections, shoulder reconstruction, slope restoration, guardrail upgrades, and box culvert restoration. This project is scheduled for completion in early Spring 2012.
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HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO AND HERNANDO COUNTIES
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