Public Works Capital Projects

Description: The project will construct a dry stormwater pond on a City owned parcel where a pond previously existed and additional stormwater coveyance to connect this pond to the stormsewer systems discharging at NE 13th Ave and NE 22nd St. The project will also construct an underground storage vault system under Cedar Grove Park and stormwater conveyance connecting the storage to the stormwater system discharge point at NE 13th Ave and NE 23rd St. The additional storage will keep the road passable by low profile vehicles and the sidewalk passable to pedestrians up to the mean annual event.

Timeline

Design completed in Spring 2026

Anticipated commencement: Fall 2026

Scheduled for Completion: Spring 2027

Contact Information

Project Manager: Shane Williams

Email: williamses@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8419

Description The NE 9th Street project with limits from East University Avenue to NE 23rd Avenue is intended to improve pavement conditions and enhance safety for all users. The project scope includes:

• Milling and resurfacing the asphalt pavement
• Removal of street parking to allow space for 6-foot wide protected bike lanes
• Bike ramps and wider sidewalks at the NE 8th Avenue roundabout in addition to updated roadway signage and striping
• Widening and traffic signal reconstruction at NE 16th Avenue and NE 23rd Avenue to facilitate continuity of bike lanes
• Raised intersections and crosswalks with rapid rectangular flashing beacons at NE 3rd Avenue, NE 10th Avenue and Howard Bishop Middle School
• Addition of a dedicated north bound right turn lane at Howard Bishop Middle School
• Modifications to curb ramps for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Modifications to address drainage concerns
• Repair of damaged sidewalk and driveways

The City of Gainesville Public Works Department engaged with neighbors during the planning phase for this project. A public workshop was held on Jan. 23, 2024, at Howard Bishop Middle School, with approximately 60 neighbors in attendance. 428 postcards were distributed as part of the outreach effort, each including a QR code linking to a project survey. A total of 478 residents responded, providing valuable feedback which was analyzed and taken into consideration for the final project scope. On July 25, 2024, the Public Works Department presented a summary of the public involvement phase along with scoping recommendations to the City Commission. 

Timeline

Design completed in: Fall 2025

Anticipated commencement: June 2026

Scheduled for Completion: Spring 2027

Contact Information

Project Manager: Rod Antunes

Email: Pereiraantunesr1@GainesvilleFL.gov 

Phone: 352-393-8408

Description The project consists of the demolition and replacement of concrete driveways and the installation of new sidewalk, type d curbing, and pavement markings. The work will be performed within the 8 foot City easement and includes all necessary grading to ensure a seamless transition between driveway and pedestrian network.

Timeline

Design completed in: Spring 2026

Anticipated commencement: Summer 2026

Scheduled for Completion: Fall 2026

Contact Information

Project Manager: Tanesha Jackson

Email: Jacksontd@Gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8406

Description The SW 6th Street Resurfacing project includes milling and resurfacing approximately 2,200 feet of roadway from Depot Avenue to SW 16th Avenue. The project also includes new pavement markings, the addition of on-street parking spaces, bicycle lanes, ADA-compliant curb ramps, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) and marked crosswalk at the PK Yonge intersection, and necessary sidewalk repairs to improve accessibility and safety for all roadway users.

Timeline

Design completed in: Spring 2026

Anticipated commencement: Spring 2026

Scheduled for Completion: Summer 2026

Contact Information

Project Manager: Rod Antunes

Email: Pereiraantunesr1@GainesvilleFL.gov 

Phone: 352-393-8408

Description: The existing 42" and 72" pipes will be cut into mitered end sections and rip-rap will be placed to prevent future erosion. The gabion wall and mat will be repaired and extended downstream to prevent future erosion.

Timeline

Design completed in Fall 2021

Anticipated commencement: Spring 2026

Scheduled for Completion: Fall 2026

Contact Information

Project Manager: Shane Williams

Email: williamses@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8419

Project Description

ADA improvements of curb ramps, bus stops, and associated sidewalks in the City of Gainesville and unincorporated areas of Alachua County.

Project Timeline

This project is currently in the planning phase.

Anticipated commencement early 2024.

Scheduled for completion early 2025.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8418

Description:  The project will occur in phases. The GMP is for Phase 1 which will involve construction of a sheet pile weir and modifications to the outlet channel. The weir will raise water levels in the wetlands.

Timeline

Design completed in Fall 2024

Anticipated commencement: Winter 2025

Scheduled for Completion: Spring 2026

Contact Information

Project Manager: Matthew Burke

Email: burkem1@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8483

Project Description

This project consists of the improvement of ADA curb ramps on NE 8^th Ave from Waldo Rd to NE 24^th Terrace. Other additions will include striping removal, restriping of crosswalks, and a proposed midblock crosswalk at NE 19^th Terrace crossing NE 8^th Ave.

Project Map(PDF, 270KB)

Project Timeline

Design to be completed March 2023.

Anticipated commencement Summer 2023.

Scheduled for completion end of 2023.

Contact Information

Project Manager: Tanesha Jackson

Email: jacksontd@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8406

Description: The project involves installing new ADA compliant curb ramps on NE 8th Avenue from NE 10th St to NE 14th St. The project also features demolition of concrete structures, installing pavement markings, and necessary sidewalk repairs to improve accessibility and safety for all road users.

Timeline

Design completed in Spring 2025

Anticipated commencement: Summer 2025

Scheduled for Completion: Spring 2026

Contact Information

Project Manager: Tanesha Jackson

Email: Jacksontd@Gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8406

Description:  Curb inlets, two French drains, and standard nonperforated storm pipe was added to NW 1st Ave and NW 1st St to help convey drainage to the storm system in W University Avenue. NW 1st Ave was reconstructed to eliminate low points in the gutter and establish positive flow to the new curb inlets. NW 1st St was milled and resurfaced to reestablish the crown of the road and eliminate any low points.

Timeline

Design completed in Fall 2024

Anticipated commencement: Spring 2025

Scheduled for Completion: Winter 2025

Contact Information

Project Manager: Matthew Burke

Email: burkem1@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8483

Project Description

The project proposes new sidewalk and driveways along the north side of NW 42^nd Ave Sidewalk from NW 13^th St to NW 6^th St, as well as a marked crosswalk at NW 7^th St.

Project Timeline

Design to be completed Summer 2023.

Anticipated commencement Spring 2024.

Scheduled for completion Fall 2024.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

This project primarily includes roadway resurfacing between SW 20th Lane and SW 22nd Lane, adding bike lanes, a southbound to eastbound left-turn bay at SW 21st Place, and limiting SW 20th Lane to right-in/right-out turning movements. The project also includes concrete sidewalk to close the gap on the west side of the roadway between SW 20th Lane and SW 22nd Lane and adding an ADA compliant bus boarding and a lighting area at SW 20th Lane.

Project Timeline  

Design completed September 2022.

Anticipated commencement Fall 2023.

Scheduled for completion Spring 2024.

Contact Information

Project Manager: Chase Knight

Email: knightc1@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8407

Project Description

The SW 62nd Blvd Connector will connect Clark Butler Boulevard with the southern end of SW 52nd Street, a length of 0.8 miles. The roadway will consist of two 11-foot travel lanes, 7-foot buffered bicycle lanes on each side and a 10-foot multi-use path on the east side. This project will include a bridge over Hogtown Creek and two stormwater ponds.  

Project Timeline  

Currently Clark Butler Blvd/SW 43^rd St is closed from SW 42^nd St to SW 24^th Ave; traffic is being detoured via SW 24^th Ave and Plaza Blvd. The closure is scheduled to re-open by the end of July. We advise those traveling the area to plan for delays.

Scheduled for completion Fall 2024.

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Contact Information

Project Manager: Brian Singleton

Email: singletonbm@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8801

Description This project includes the design of multimodal corridor improvements along W. 10th Street and W. 12th Street. Proposed concepts include shared one-way vehicle and bicycle travel lanes, dedicated bicycle lanes operating opposite the direction of vehicle travel, and on-street parking. The project may also include updated pavement markings, intersection and crossing enhancements, and operational adjustments to improve safety, visibility, and circulation for all roadway users. Final design elements will be refined during the design process to align with City standards and multimodal transportation goals.

Timeline

Design completed in: Fall 2024

Anticipated commencement: Fall 2025

Scheduled for Completion: Summer 2026

Contact Information

Project Manager: Chase Knight

Email: Knightc1@Gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8407

Project Description

This project primarily consists of resurfacing approximately 1 ½ miles of roadway from just north of SW 20th Avenue to just south of Newberry Road. Some new paved shoulders will also be constructed along the roadway where there is no curb and gutter. Other improvements include ADA compliant bus stop pads and mid-block crosswalks with flashing beacons.

Project Timeline

Construction completed September 2022

Project Update 09/2022

All paving, curb ramp, and bus stop improvements are substantially complete, with only final roadway striping and minor clean-up/finishing left to be done.

Project Update 12/2021

Construction is anticipated to begin Early 2022 

Contact Information

Project Manager: Chase Knight

Email: knightc1@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone:  352-393-8407

Project Description

The SW 27th Street Multi-use Trail project consists of the construction of an 8-foot bicycle and pedestrian facility along the east side of SW 27th Street, south side of SW 40th Place, and west side of SW 25th Terrace.

Project Timeline

Complete Spring 2022

Project Update: 09/2021

Construction underway, anticipated completion Spring 2022.

Project Update: 08/2021

Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2021 and be completed Spring 2022. 

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

The objective of this project is to reconstruct SE 4th Street from Depot Avenue to Williston Road. The Sweetwater Branch culvert underpass failed during the 2004 hurricanes, which impact this corridor. Therefore, it is currently proposed to be replaced with a higher capacity underpass. Improvements will also include:  the addition of bike lanes, addition of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, ADA accessibility upgrades as necessary, Sweetwater Branch culvert underpass replacement, stormwater treatment, street lighting, and aesthetic upgrades.

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Project Timeline

Project complete Summer 2022.

Project Update: 05/2022

There will be a roadway closure while the speed table at the trail crossing is being constructed. Closure anticipated May 25, 2022 - June 17, 2022.

Project Update: 01/2022

Work has resumed on the SE 4th Street Reconstruction project. Northbound and southbound lanes are now open for travel. Please anticipate short-term closures as construction activities continue.

Project Update: 09/2021

The original contractor is unable to complete the project, the hiring of a new contractor will happen at no additional costs to the city. It is anticipated that the project will take another six months to complete.

Project Update: 06/2020

Phase II roadway work is ongoing to construct the northbound travel lane. Traffic is currently open to northbound travel only. Depot Park will continue to be accessible from Depot Ave.

Once the new northbound lane is completed, Phase III will begin to construct the new southbound lane. During this Phase, traffic will continue to be open to northbound travel only. Depot Park will continue to be accessible from Depot Ave.

The current anticipated completion of the project is Fall 2020.

Project Update: 07/2019

July 8, 2019, reconstruction of the SE 4th St roadway between Depot Ave and Williston Road will begin.

The phase 1 traffic control plan is a full closure at the Sweet Water Branch Creek to allow for the installation of a large box culvert. Through traffic will need to use Williston Road to bypass the construction area.

Project Update: 03/2019

The Public Works Department brought forth the bid award for the reconstruction of S.E. 4th Street on November 16th, 2017.  The City Commission has directed the Public Works Department and GRU to underground the existing overhead utilities.

The utility work will be completed to the point where the Contractor can begin work within the next 30 days.

Project Update: 08/2018

The design phase and construction procurement for this project was completed in the Fall of 2017. The City Commission also directed the conversion of the existing overhead utilities to underground. Roadway construction will begin as soon as the utility work is finished and will last approximately 12 months.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

Bike facility implementation along the north side of the road, from NW 13th St to NW 16th Ter, extending connectivity of the bicycle network. Project follows the recommendations of the Alachua County Bicycle Master Plan Addendum for the Glen Springs Braid, tying into the bicycle boulevard and trail system east of NW 13th St. An 8’ wide concrete path will be constructed between NW 16th Terrace and NW 13th Street.

Project Timeline

Project Completed 09/2021

Project Update: 08/2021

Construction is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2021.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

This project will construct a new 6’ wide sidewalk along NE 18th Avenue between NE 12th Street and NE 15th Street. 

Project Timeline

Project Completed 09/2021.

Project Update: 08/2021

Construction is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2021.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@gainesvillefl.gov

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

Our scope of work includes making Archer Road from the intersection of SW 16th Avenue to SW 13th Street more like a campus roadway – we will be milling and resurfacing the entire corridor, tapering/removing medians, increasing turn lane storage, improving ADA access, adding in road bike lanes, replacing 2 span wire signalized intersections with mast arms, adding LED lighting and posting the speed limit at 20mph.

Project Timeline 

Project completed 01/2022.  

Project Update: 05/2019

The project is approximately 75% completed. The Contractor has indicated they will be substantially completed in late June ‘19. Work will continue in the median areas of the roadway for the next few weeks. Periodic lane closures will be set up between SW 16th Avenue and SW 13th Street, Sunday-Thursday, 8:30 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Project Update: 03/2019

The construction work is currently 50% through.  Completion is anticipated in summer 2019.

Project Update: 06/2018

The project was awarded to Florida Safety Contractors for construction.  The work will begin 6/20/2018 and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2019.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

This project will mill and resurface NW 16th Terrace from NW 16th Avenue to NW 23rd Avenue.  All existing asphalt will be milled and resurfaced with new asphalt. The scope of work also includes replacing the existing school zone signs with new signs with solar powered flashing beacons.  Improvements to the pavement markings and new signage is also included.     

Project Timeline

All work is complete 08/2020.

Project Update: 02/2020

Project substantially completed. Final completion scheduled for February 28, 2020.

Project Update: 07/2019

Construction work is progressing as scheduled. Southbound lane was paved July 22, 2019, and the Northbound lane will be paved July 23, 2019.  Signs and the new School Zone flashing beacons will be installed after the road is resurfaced and flashing beacons delivered.

Project Update: 07/2019

A Pre-Construction meeting was held with the Contractor on July 10, 2019, to review final plans prior to starting construction. Message Boards and Construction signs will be installed and completed by July 16th with milling and resurfacing scheduled to start on Friday, July 19th. The milling and resurfacing is scheduled for completion by August 1st, with remaining work substantially complete by August 9th.

Contact Information

Project Manager: Louis Brunetti 

Project Description

Construction of new roadway connecting Archer Road to SW 34th St at SW 47th Ave. Roadway cross-section includes 2-lanes, bicycle lanes and sidewalks.

Project Timeline

Project completed. Ribbon cutting scheduled for October 22, 2019.

Project Update: 04/2019 

The project was awarded to Commercial Industrial Corporation for construction. The work is anticipated to be completed in Summer 2019.

Contact Information

Project Manager: Matt Williams

Email: WilliamsRM@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8416

Project Description

The City Commission has envisioned a revitalization of the Depot Avenue neighborhoods and has provided a major investment in the Depot Park development, the site of a historic train depot and stormwater park. The Depot Avenue corridor provides a linkage between many historic neighborhoods, major employment centers, and several recreational parks. Improving the Depot Avenue corridor into a multi-modal transportation corridor will provide critical linkages for all modes of travel to the historic Cotton Club neighborhood, the Rosa Parks Downtown Transit Station, the Depot Park, the historic Porter’s neighborhood, high-density student residential housing, medical facilities, and the University of Florida.

This phase of the project proposes to reconstruct the road between SE 7th Street and Williston Road with brick sidewalks, decorative LED lighting, and creek culvert rehabilitation. Specific design considerations were given to save Live Oaks and implement sidewalks adjacent to the historic Cotton Club.

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Project Timeline

Construction was completed in June 2018.

Project Update: 10/2017

Construction is well underway on this project. Work progress to date includes the reconstruction of the culverts at the Sweetwater Branch creek crossing, upgraded stormwater conveyance system (about 60% complete), new concrete curb and gutter (about 25% complete), and road bed preparation (about 25% complete). Upcoming tasks in the near future include continuation of the curb and gutter, driveways, stormwater system, and road preparation as well as getting started on the brick sidewalks, decorative streetlights, and road paving. The project is on schedule to be completed in Spring 2018. 

Project Description

The primary objective of this project is to reconstruct West 6th Street between SW 5th Avenue and University Avenue. Other components include reconstructing existing sidewalks in compliance with current width and side slope requirements, adding concrete curb and gutter in areas that currently have roadside drainage, landscaping improvements including low impact development techniques, a large stormwater pipe upgrade, and a proposed roundabout at the intersection of SW 6th Street and 4th Avenue.

The project was bid out in the summer of 2017 and Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible, responsive bidder as stipulated by the City’s competitive bidding process.  Construction is anticipated to begin in November of 2017 and complete in the fall of 2018.

Project Timeline

Construction was completed in November 2018.

Contact Information

Project Manager: John Veilleux

Email: veilleuxj@cityofgainesville.org

Phone: 352-393-8418

Project Description

This project is a multi-use trail from NW 45th Ave to NW 39th Ave. This is an extension of an existing trail that runs parallel to the Norton Elementary School site from NW 45th Ave to NW 53rd Ave.

Project Timeline

Construction work was completed December 2018.

Project Update: 06/2017

This project is currently in the design phase and construction is anticipated to begin in Late 2017.

Project Description

The project consists of the stabilization and restoration of a heavily eroded segment of Beville Creek which flows through the Suburban Heights neighborhood. The restoration activities included the construction of a series of armored step pools and one cascade feature known as Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance. Additional stabilization improvements include gabion baskets, Flexamat, rolled erosion control blanket and native seeding and planting. The proposed work limits begin south of NW 14th Avenue and continue south and east approximately 1000 feet into Cofrin Nature Park. Beville Creek provides wildlife with a connection from Cofrin Park to Kingwood Lake. In order to reduce erosion, provide a more aesthetic drainage corridor for residents and promote the health of the creek system the City restored the creek as an open channel, which mimics the Cofrin Park creek restoration project that took place in 2015.

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Project Timeline

The Suburban Heights Beville Creek Restoration Project was completed in December 2017.

Project Update:

Construction began in early April and was nearly complete in early September, before Hurricane Irma struck. Hurricane Irma caused a substantial amount of damage to the project site as vegetation had not had time to fully establish on the newly rebuilt creek banks. From mid-September until early October the design team worked on a plan forward and made modifications to the design. The Contractor, Landshore Enterprises, remobilized to the site in November and needed approximately 6 weeks to reconstruct areas that experienced severe erosion during Hurricane Irma.

Project Update:

The project was put out to bid in January and went to the City Commission for approval in February of 2017. It was determined through the City’s competitive procurement process that Landshore Enterprises, LLC was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.