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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 under review and comment phase. Final plan adjustment will be made before signed and sealed construction plans are received early next year. 
  •  Voluntary property acquisition in progress near completion and will be advancing to the eminent domain process upon final plan completion.
  •  SWFWMD permit 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. 
  • FDOT Lap project review was recently complete and now bid doc review is in progress for the SR776 intersection work. Once bid doc review is complete a draft bid package will be sent to FDOT for review and approval to advertise for construction bid. 
  •  FDEP permitting for SR776 utility work are now approved and in place for the project. Awaiting FDEP permits for remaining phases. 
  • ACOE Agency permitting review in progress for phase 3, 4, & 5.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $5,068,415
Funding source(s):

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

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Design Development 03/01/2022 02/28/2026
Construction 03/01/2028

Supporting Materials

Project Phase
Design Development

Last Updated
12/02/2025

Project Manager
Zach Patchell

Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations

Project Number
c412102

Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering

Design Engineer/Architect
Johnson Engineering

Construction Contractor
TBD

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