Kings Highway Widening

Project Description

This project will widen Kings Highway from Sandhill Boulevard to the DeSoto County line. The design and construction will replace the existing roadway with a new four-lane divided roadway, including protected turn lanes. Additional improvements include utility infrastructure upgrades, street lighting, a ten (10) foot multi-use path on the west side, and a six (6) foot pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the roadway.

Project Location

Project Impacts

Traffic Advisory – Kings Highway Traffic Pattern Change

Motorists are advised that the traffic pattern on Kings Highway has changed from the DeSoto County Line to Sandhill Boulevard as part of the ongoing roadway improvement project.

This traffic shift will affect southbound traffic entering Charlotte County through the Sandhill Boulevard intersection. This area has been reduced to a single lane.

Please use caution, follow posted traffic control devices, and remain alert for construction personnel and equipment.

Latest Updates

Installation of the new potable water main along the west side of the project is currently underway.

Construction of the concrete sheet piling for the perimeter berm of the new stormwater retention pond is complete.

Florida Power & Light (FPL) and TECO Peoples Gas are on site, completing the relocation of their utility facilities within the project limits to accommodate the roadway and utility improvements.

Overall, construction activities continue to progress on schedule.

Budget

Road Impact Fee's C410501

Utility Repair and Replacement Fund C362205

Schedule

Supporting Materials

• CIP 362205
• CIP 410501
• Kings Highway Traffic Pattern Change at Sandhill Boulevard Intersection