General Questions
Q: When will the project start?
A: The contractor may begin mobilizing in late 2024, but the major road work will start in early 2025.
Q: When will the project be complete?
A: The construction is estimated to take approximately three years to complete, with substantial completion estimated in late 2027.
Q: What will be the speed limit during and after construction?
A: The speed limit during and after construction will be 40 mph. However, please be cognizant of worker safety when travelling on Price Boulevard and slow down for workers along the road.
Q: Will the road be open during construction?
A: The road will remain open to traffic as much as possible during construction. On occasion, there may be the need for periodic lane or road closures to accommodate specific construction tasks. These will be communicated and signed in advance.
Q: Will the sidewalks be open during construction?
A: At least one sidewalk is expected to be open to pedestrian traffic as much as possible throughout construction.
Q: What will the hours of work be?
A: Construction will be allowed on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Occasional night time or weekend work may be needed for specific construction tasks. Work will not be permitted on city holidays.
Q: What will the new road look like?
A: : The new road section will have two lanes in each direction and a continuous bi-directional turn lane down the center. Sidewalks will be provided on both sides, and the roadside swales will be replaced with a closed curb and gutter drainage system.
Q: Will the new road have pedestrian and bicycle accommodations?
A: A 10-foot-wide multi-use path will be provided on both sides of the roadway.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Construction estimates are approximately $60 million. A final cost will be known when the City selects a contractor.
Q: How is the project being funded?
A: The project will be funded with bond approved by voters in 2022.
Q: What is the plan in case of a hurricane?
A: In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm warning, the work site will be cleaned of any loose debris and all equipment and materials secured or relocated. The road will be opened to traffic, conditions permitting.
Questions Pertaining to Residences on Price Boulevard
Q: How close to my house will the road be?
A: The part of your house closest to the road should be approximately 50 ft. from the road. For homes on the south side of the street, the back of the sidewalk will fall approximately where the culvert pipe is currently sitting. For homes on the north side of the street, the back of the sidewalk will sit roughly in the same place as the existing back of sidewalk.
Q: How will I get my mail during construction?
A: The city will coordinate with U.S.P.S. and work out a plan and process to sustain postal service. Residents will be advised and updated as/when plans and the process are finalized.
Q: How will the city pick-up my garbage during road construction?
A: The city will develop a plan and process to sustain garbage pick-up service. Residents will be advised and updated as/when plans and process are finalized.
Q: What will happen to my driveway?
A: The part of your driveway in the city road right-of-way will be removed and replaced to conform to the new road. You incur no costs for this work.
Q: What if I have a paver driveway?
A: Your pavers will be used again as part of your new driveway. If your pavers can not be reused, the driveway will be replaced with a paver as visually similar as possible to the existing driveway.
Q: What if my driveway is painted?
A: Your new driveway will be painted as close as possible to match your previous/existing driveway color.
Q: How will the new road affect my front yard?
A: The edge of the new sidewalk will be approximately where your swale is now. The swale will be filled in and a portion of the front yard may be graded and sodded to continue to drain toward the road.
Q: Why do I have to sign the easement form?
A: The easement form gives the city temporary permission to access your property, primarily to remove and reconstruct a new driveway and do ancillary work to adjust your front yard to meet the new road and sidewalk.
Q: How long will I be without a driveway?
A: You may be without a driveway for up to 8 days to allow for concrete to cure when your new driveway is poured.
Q: Where do I park when I have no driveway?
A: The city’s contractor will be responsible to provide an acceptable location and access to your home while your new driveway is under construction.
Q: How will I get into my house when my driveway is being replaced?
A: The city will require the road contractor to coordinate with each resident, as needed, to sustain access at all times from the area under construction to a point of entry into your house.
Q: What will happen to any landscaping/trees in the temporary construction easement?
A: Any trees or landscaping in the temporary construction easement will be replaced.
Q: What will happen to my mailbox?
A: All residents will receive a new mailbox. All the new mailboxes will be the same.
Q: What if I have any landscape timbers or landscaping affected by the work?
A: All affected landscaping, or otherwise, will be replaced or modified to preconstruction conditions as much as practicable.