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Orange Drive and Taft Street Mobility Improvements Project

Financial Number: 429576-9-52-01

Project Length: 2.002 miles

Project Limits:

  • Orange Drive from Florida’s Turnpike to State Road (SR) 7/US 441 and Taft Street from SR 7/US 441 to N 40 Avenue

Virtual Public Workshop: Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

Link to registration page https://bit.ly/SR7-US441-Transit-PM

Projected Letting: April 2024

Start Date: Summer 2024

Completion Date: Summer 2025

Estimated Construction Cost: $3.2 million

Scope of Work:

  • Orange Drive
    • Sidewalk construction along north side of Orange Drive from Florida’s Turnpike to SR 7/ US 441
    • Minor Drainage improvements
  • Taft Street
    • Construction of a Shared Use Path along north side of Taft Street from SR 7/US 441 to N. 40thAvenue
    • Installation of new light poles behind Shared Use Path
    • Drainage improvements will be constructed along the Shared Use Path

Construction Impacts:

  • Work will be done in phases to reduce the impacts of construction in the community
  • The existing number of lanes will be maintained during peak hours on Orange Drive
  • Lane closures only permitted during off-peak hours along Taft Street
  • Pedestrian detours will be provided to maintain connectivity
  • Access to all properties along Orange Drive and Taft Street will be maintained

Public Notice:

The design public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. and will be offered in-person and virtually.

In-Person: The meeting will take place at the City of Hollywood’s City Hall located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020 and consist of a formal presentation followed by an open discussion.

Virtual: To participate in the virtually from your computer, tablet or smartphone please register using the following link: https://bit.ly/SR7-US441-Transit-PM. Participants can also use their phone by dialing in to +1 (562) 247-8422; Access code: 735-802-174.

Contact Information:

Documents:

PDF IconMobility Improvements on Orange Drive from Florida’s Turnpike to SR 7/US 441 and Taft Street from SR 7/US 441 to N. 40 Avenue Presentation

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