Wabash Avenue Multi-Use Trail
Challenge
The project is in a school zone near an elementary school, residential areas, and businesses on a heavily congested two-lane road that spans over a mile. Due to lane closures during specific times, our crews are restricted to less than an 8-hour day shift to maintain productivity. Additionally, there is limited space in the work zone to stage equipment during off-hours.
| Client | Polk County |
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| Location | Lakeland, FL |
| Contract Value | $3,771,979 |
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| Schedule | Feb 2024 - In Progress |
Solution
This project consisted of constructing a 10-foot-wide path on the east side of Wabash Avenue from Ariana Street to Jesse Keen Elementary School (approximately half a mile), and construction of a 5-foot sidewalk from Jesse Keen Elementary School to Hickory Street. The project also includes the construction of a pedestrian crossover island at Jesse Keen Elementary School and the widening of the roadway to three lanes between Highland Street and Wayman Street to provide a left turn lane into the Jesse Keen Elementary School parking lot.
Result
Enhances the safety of pedestrians and reduces traffic congestion along the corridor to Jesse Keen Elementary School.
