State Road (SR) A1A/South Ocean Boulevard Improvements Project from South of SR 802/Lake Avenue to North of Ibis Way
Financial Number: 447663-1-52-01
Project Length: 2.074 Miles
Project Limits: State Road A1A/South Ocean Boulevard from South of Lake Avenue in the City of Lake Worth Beach to North of Ibis Way in the Town of Palm Beach
Project Intro Video:
Start Date: April 28, 2025
Completion Date: Summer 2026
Contractor: The Stout Group, LLC
Estimated Construction Cost: $5.9 Million
Scope of Work:
Milling and repaving the roadway, including overbuild throughout the project limits to enhance infrastructure resilience and improve safety for the community
Widening 2-feet to 5-feet in both directions to accommodate 5-foot designated bicycle lanes in each direction to enhance bicyclist accessibility and safety
Upgrading pedestrian signals with new LED countdowns at the intersection of SR A1A/South Ocean Boulevard and SR 802/Lake Avenue to enhance pedestrian accessibility
Installing a new traffic signal mast arm at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Phipps Ocean Park to improve pedestrian safety
Retrofitting and installing new decorative lighting at the intersection of SR A1A/South Ocean Boulevard and SR 802/Lake Avenue, the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, and Phipps Ocean Park to enhance motorist awareness and pedestrian visibility at night
Upgrading curb ramps and replacing sections of the existing sidewalk, including replacing the asphalt sidewalk with concrete along the west side of SR A1A/South Ocean Boulevard, to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity
Regrading swales for enhanced drainage capacity
Upgrading signage and pavement markings, including installing green bicycle markings at the intersection of SR A1A/South Ocean Boulevard and SR 802/Lake Avenue to enhance visibility and safety
Construction Impacts:
Work will occur in phases to minimize impacts to the public
Daytime lane closures are permitted the Monday before Thanksgiving through April 30th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; all other times from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Lane closures are permitted within 800-feet of SR 802/Lake Avenue from 8:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday
Lane closures will utilize flaggers to direct traffic as needed
Sidewalk and curb ramp closures will be implemented as needed, restricting access to one direction of travel at a time. When necessary, sidewalk detours will be provided
Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times