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What's Happening
The West Avenue Phase II project continues to advance with several key milestones reached and new construction activities beginning across the corridor. Below is a summary of recent progress, upcoming work and coordination efforts that may affect travel, utilities and private property connections.
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Join Commissioner Fernandez on September 14 at 8 p.m. for an evening walkthrough of the project site. Meet the team on the corner of Lincoln Road and Alton Road next to citizenM Hotel.
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Drainage work continues on Lincoln Road and Lincoln Court. The Lincoln Court pedestrian bridge will remain closed during work hours and open nights and weekends beginning next week.
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The contractor anticipates beginning stormwater drainage installation on West Avenue south of Lincoln Road on Monday, September 14. Expect increased construction activity and construction vehicles in this area.
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Work also continues on 16 Street along with utility coordination throughout the active construction area.
Two-Week Look Ahead Schedule
You can view the contractor's full current schedule anytime under the “Two-Week Look Ahead” tab on the City’s West Avenue Phase II project page by clicking here. It outlines ongoing and upcoming construction activities including where crews are expected to be working and what type of work will be performed. Below is a simplified summary of anticipated work in Segments 1, 2 and 3 through September 2026.
Segment 1
(Pump Station, West Avenue next to the post office)
- Electrical work inside the FPL vault
- Exterior framing and screening for FPL
- Pending landscaping and irrigation
- Restoration and harmonization
Segment 2
(West Avenue between the post office and just south of Lincoln Road; Lincoln Road between Alton Road and the bay; and the Bay Road and Lincoln Court street ends)
- Drainage installation on Lincoln Court between Lincoln Road and the pedestrian bridge
- Drainage installation on Lincoln Road between West Avenue and Alton Road
- Streetlight Foundation installation
- Water quality well work east of Bay Road
- Surveying and testing of existing private property drainage connections from DERM review
Segment 3
(West Avenue from just south of Lincoln Rd. to 16 St. and 16 St. between Alton Rd. and Bay Rd.):
- Water quality well construction (16 Street, east of West Avenue)
Project WhatsApp Channel
As a reminder, we’ve launched a West Avenue Project WhatsApp channel to help keep the community informed in real time. This channel provides quick updates, utility-related alerts and convenient access to project information as work progresses.
Click here to join.
Safety Reminder
Your safety remains our top priority. As construction continues throughout the West Avenue Phase II Project please avoid entering active work zones or moving signs, cones or barricades. These measures are in place to protect both residents and construction crews and to help keep the project moving efficiently.
Contact
Staying informed is key throughout the construction process and our team remains committed to supporting the community every step of the way. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Aurora Gonzalez at 305.904.3774 or email Aurora@HMLPublicOutreach.com.
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