General Questions
Q: When will the project start?
A: The project began on May 19, 2025
Q: When will the project be complete?
A: Construction is expected to take approximately three years, with completion anticipated in early 2028.
Q: Will the road be open during construction?
A: The road will remain open to traffic as much as possible during construction. However, there may be the need for lane closures and detours to accommodate specific construction tasks. The public will be notified by lighted message boards, social media posts and through the project website.
Q: Will the sidewalks be open during construction?
A: Sidewalks will remain open wherever possible, but some sections will be temporarily closed while work is underway. As each section is completed, pathways will be restored and reopened.
Q: What will the hours of work be?
A: Construction will normally occur on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Occasionally nighttime, weekend or holiday work may be needed for specific construction tasks. The public will be notified of these occasional work hours through social media and the project website.
Q: What will the new road look like?
A: Once complete, Price Boulevard between Sumter Boulevard and Toledo Blade Boulevard will have two lanes in each direction and a continuous center lane for bi-directional turns. Ten-foot wide multi-use paths will be provided on both sides of the road, and the existing 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.
Q: Why is the Blueridge Waterway water level low?
A: The water level has been lowered to provide the contractor with dry and safe conditions to install a box culvert crossing west of Salford Boulevard. The box culvert will support a new section of roadway and provide greater resiliency to storm events. The water level will remain lowered until the box culvert work is complete, to include four total box culverts along Price Blvd.
Q: What is the speed limit during construction and when the project is complete?
A: The speed limit is currently 35 MPH. Following construction, the speed limit will increase to 40 MPH.
Questions Pertaining to Residences on Price Boulevard
Q: If I live on Price Boulevard between Sumter Boulevard and Toledo Blade Boulevard, how do I stay informed of work activities near my house?
A: Sign up to receive Price Boulevard resident notifications. Simply send your name, street address, email address and phone number to PriceBlvdInfo@NorthPortFL.gov or call 941-240-6960.
Q: How can I tell where construction will take place close to my home?
A: The contractor has installed white wooden right-of-way markers along Price Boulevard to clearly identify the area where construction activity will occur. The right-of-way area is City-owned space between your property and the edge of the road. These stakes will remain in place throughout construction.
Q: How will I get my mail during construction?
A: The City has coordinated with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide temporary mail kiosks. Each mailbox is numbered based on your house number. Following construction, a new permanent mailbox, meeting city code, will be installed in front of your home.
To access your mailbox, you will need a key. Keys are available for pick up at:
USPS - Post Office
13611 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287
If you are unable to visit the USPS office within operating hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. please contact USPS Customer Service at (941) 426-0940 to arrange a pickup time.
Please bring government issued identification and proof of address (i.e., driver’s license, passport with utility bill, ID card)
Q: How will the City pick up my garbage during road construction?
A: During construction, solid waste collection (garbage/recycling) is being maintained on the same collection days, but begins earlier in the morning at 6 a.m., before the start of daily construction. Please bring your totes to the end of your driveway the night before your scheduled pickup to ensure they are out on time for collection.
Q: How will my driveway connect to the new roadway smoothly?
A: To ensure a smooth connection to the new roadway, it may involve adjusting the slope or grading of your driveway to match the new road level, ensuring a safe and smooth connection. 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. The easement is only temporary and will expire upon completion of the widening project.
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: Why are driveways being removed and for how long?
A: The portion of driveways within the right-of-way are being removed so the contractor can install new drainage pipes, new utility facilities, widen the roadway, and add a multi-use path. A temporary driveway made of asphalt millings are being placed to provide you access during construction. Once the roadway work in front of your house is complete, your driveway will be fully restored and permanently connected to the new road.
Q: What if I have a paver driveway?
A: The existing pavers will be removed and stored near your house, then reused in your new driveway. If any pavers cannot be reused, they will be replaced with ones that match the appearance of your current driveway as closely as possible.
Q: What if my driveway is painted?
A: Your new driveway will be painted as close as possible to match your 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 will be graded and sodded to ensure proper drainage 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 contractor will coordinate with each resident, as needed, to ensure access between the construction area and your home is maintained.
Q: What will happen to any landscaping/trees in the temporary construction easement?
A: To facilitate construction activities, it is necessary to clear the right-of-way. The right-of-way is City-owned space between your property and the edge of the road. If you have any items within this area that you would like to keep, please remove them before crews are working near your property. This includes things like landscaping, irrigation, fences, decorations, or signs. Landscaping within the Temporary Construction Easements (TCE) will be protected as much as possible.
Q: What will happen to my mailbox?
A: All residents will receive a new mailbox. All the new mailboxes will be the same.