General Questions
Q: When will the project start?
A: Major road work will begin May 19, 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: A pedestrian pathway on one side of the roadway 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 normally occur on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Occasionally night time, weekend or holiday work may be needed for specific construction tasks. The public will be notified of these occasional work hours.
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: As of March 18, a construction contract has been awarded to Watson Civil Construction, Inc. for nearly $80 million.
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 can I tell where construction will take place close to my home?
A: The contractor is installing right-of-way markers along Price Boulevard to clearly identify the area where construction activity will occur. These markers show the line between your property and the public space where construction will take place. The markers are there to guide construction crews and make sure work stays within the designated area.
Q: How will I get my mail during construction?
A: The City is coordinating with the United States Postal Service (USPS) in working out details on 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 and contractor are developing a plan and process to sustain garbage pick-up service. Residents will be advised and updated as/when plans and process are finalized.
Q: How will my driveway connect to the new roadway smoothly?
A: As part of the project, crews will ensure that your driveway transitions smoothly to the newly widened roadway. This may involve adjusting the slope or grading of your driveway to match the new road level, ensuring a safe and seamless connection for easy access. Property owners will need to sign a Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) agreement to allow the contractor access to make these necessary adjustments. If you do not wish to sign the agreement, we will not be able to tie in the driveway smoothly and it will be a bump between the road and your driveway. For more information please contact the project team at PriceBlvdInfo@NorthPortFL.gov or call (941) 240-6960.
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 cannot 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 in the right-of-way area 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: Any landscaping within the right-of-way will be removed with this project to accommodate the roadway, drainage and sidewalk installations. Any landscaping within the Temporary Construction Easements will be protected as much as practicable.