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Gillot & Blitman Waterway

Project Description

Gillot Blvd at the Blitman Waterway in the Gulf Cove area has sustained roadway damage and major erosion within the right-of-way. The roadway and right-of-way will need to be reconstructed to include the installation of a new guard rail and water main.

Project Location

Gillot Blvd between Richards Ave and Abrams Ave

Project Impacts

Gillot Blvd is currently closed at this location. A detour for traffic is in place.

Latest Updates

Charlotte County has received the official Notice to Proceed (NTP) date of July 7th, 2025 from the contractor, V&H Construction.

Charlotte County Utilites is currently replacing the existing watermain in this area. This work shall be completed prior to the road contractor starting the Gillot Boulevard repairs.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $56,796
Construction $435,840.30
Total Budget $492,636.30
Funding source(s):

Florida Department of Transportation grant funding

Charlotte County Internal Funding

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Planning and Approval 02/05/2023 10/16/2023 02/05/2024
Design Development 03/11/2024 06/24/2024 12/11/2024
Construction 07/07/2025 09/05/2025
Turnover & Closeout 09/22/2025 10/03/2025

Project Phase
Construction

Last Updated
07/02/2025

Project Manager
Jeff Keyser

Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations

Project Number
20250166 - FN453062-1

Sponsor Department
Public Works

Design Engineer/Architect
Kisinger Campo and Associates

Construction Contractor
V & H Construction Inc.

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