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University Avenue (State Road 26) Safety Improvements from Waldo Road (State Road 24) to Southeast 31st Street
Overview
This project proposes improvements to University Avenue (State Road 26) from Waldo Road (State Road 24) to Southeast 31st Street to increase safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, children and other vulnerable users of the corridor.

The FDOT and the City of Gainesville propose the following improvements:

  • Traffic signal adjustments
  • Crossing enhancement and addition of new crossings
  • Addition of bicycle facilities
  • Median modifications
  • Sidewalk widening
  • Intersection modifications

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Virtual Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)

A virtual construction open house and public meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 15, 2024. Staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed improvements. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding the proposed safety improvements will begin at 6 p.m. Virtual meeting registration information:

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In-Person Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)

An in-person construction open house and public meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at the Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center, located at 2153 SE Hawthorne Rd. Ste 101, Gainesville, FL 32641. Staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed improvements. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding the proposed improvements will begin at 6 p.m.

Project Details
Project Start:TBD
Expected Completion:TBD
Cost:TBD
RoadsState Road 24, State Road 26
CountiesAlachua
CitiesGainesville
Contact
Photo of Lauren PinchouckLauren Pinchouck
386-961-7837
University Avenue (State Road 26) Safety Improvements from Waldo Road (State Road 24) to Southeast 31st Street
Overview
This project proposes improvements to University Avenue (State Road 26) from Waldo Road (State Road 24) to Southeast 31st Street to increase safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, children and other vulnerable users of the corridor.

The FDOT and the City of Gainesville propose the following improvements:

  • Traffic signal adjustments
  • Crossing enhancement and addition of new crossings
  • Addition of bicycle facilities
  • Median modifications
  • Sidewalk widening
  • Intersection modifications

Watch the Video Presentation

Project Details
Project Start:TBD
Expected Completion:TBD
Cost:TBD
RoadsState Road 24, State Road 26
CountiesAlachua
CitiesGainesville
Contact
Photo of Lauren PinchouckLauren Pinchouck
386-961-7837
Events
Virtual Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)

A virtual construction open house and public meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 15, 2024. Staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed improvements. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding the proposed safety improvements will begin at 6 p.m. Virtual meeting registration information:

Click here to register

In-Person Construction Open House and Public Meeting (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)

An in-person construction open house and public meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at the Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center, located at 2153 SE Hawthorne Rd. Ste 101, Gainesville, FL 32641. Staff and consultants will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and accept comments related to the proposed improvements. A formal presentation and public comment period regarding the proposed improvements will begin at 6 p.m.

 
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