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.

•  100% plans received for all phases and have been reviewed and returned to the design engineer. Final plan adjustment will be made before signed and sealed construction plans are received in the third quarter of 2026. 
•  Voluntary property acquisition is complete.
• Real Estate Service presented a Resolution of Necessity to the board. Starting the legal acquiring of parcels and easement needed for the phase 3- 5 widening of Edgewater / Flamingo. Work towards acquiring easements has started by survey layout of those easements on site.
•  SWFWMD permits approved and in place for these projects.
• Coordination to resolve outside utility conflicts is ongoing. Engineer of record is renewing Sunshine one call and will be working on obtaining new and final utility work agreements from private utility owners, prior to the construction bid phase. A Utility meeting with Utility owners was held on 3-11-26.
• FDOT Lap project review was recently complete and internal bid doc review is complete for the SR776 intersection work. A draft bid package was sent to FDOT for review and approval to advertise for construction bid. Notice to proceed with approval to bid construction was recently given, however the inspection component of the project is still under review. An inspection firm will need to be secured before construction can be started. The intersection construction bidding is currently being scheduled by county staff. 
•  FDEP permitting for SR776 utility work is now approved and in place for the intersection project. Awaiting FDEP permits applications for remaining phases. 

  Johnson Engineering has been selected as the design firm for this project. The county is working with the firm to design all project phases.

•  100% plans received for all phases and have been reviewed and returned to the design engineer. Final plan adjustment will be made before signed and sealed construction plans are received in the third quarter of 2026. 
•  Voluntary property acquisition is complete.
• Real Estate Service presented a Resolution of Necessity to the board. Starting the legal acquiring of parcels and easement needed for the phase 3- 5 widening of Edgewater / Flamingo. Work towards acquiring easements has started by survey layout of those easements on site.
•  SWFWMD permits approved and in place for these projects.
• Coordination to resolve outside utility conflicts is ongoing. Engineer of record is renewing Sunshine one call and will be working on obtaining new and final utility work agreements from private utility owners, prior to the construction bid phase. A Utility meeting with Utility owners was held on 3-11-26.
• FDOT Lap project review was recently complete and internal bid doc review is complete for the SR776 intersection work. A draft bid package was sent to FDOT for review and approval to advertise for construction bid. Notice to proceed with approval to bid construction was recently given, however the inspection component of the project is still under review. An inspection firm will need to be secured before construction can be started. The intersection construction bidding is currently being scheduled by county staff. 
•  FDEP permitting for SR776 utility work is now approved and in place for the intersection project. Awaiting FDEP permits applications for remaining phases. 
• ACOE Agency permit was recently issued for all phases.  
• ACOE Agency permit was recently issued for all phases.  

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

Supporting Materials

• Phase 3 90% Plans
• Phase 3 100% plans
• Phase 4 100% plans
• Phase 5 100%