NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements

Project Details

Expected Start DateJanuary 4, 2021
Expected Completion DateFall 2021
More InformationVisit the project website at https://www.d4fdot.com/pbfdot/ne_5th_avenue_sidewalk_improvements.asp

Bodler Barthelemy, P.E., FDOT Project Manager

Jennifer Valmer, FDOT Project Administrator

Update: July 23, 2021

Work activities for the sidewalk improvements project remain the same for this week. See the June 25 update for more details.

Update: June 25, 2021Completed asphalt and sidewalk work from NE 5th Avenue on June 25

Sidewalk improvement activities remain the same for next week. The NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project Inspector will be going door-to-door (as needed) testing irrigation prior to project completion.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk, sign installation, and project restoration. During this time, a flagging operation may be used as needed to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • Branch pruning under the direction of a certified Arborist is ongoing along the project corridor. Please note, the intention is to trim and remove branches from existing landscaping (trees/shrubs) that encroaches the sidewalks’ path overhead or along the Right-of Way. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within a block for these activities, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. Please note, the project inspector will be going door-to-door (as needed) testing irrigation prior to project completion. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: June 18, 2021

Work activities for the sidewalk improvements project remain the same for next week.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk, sign installation, and project restoration. During this time, a flagging operation may be used as needed to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • Branch pruning under the direction of a certified Arborist is expected to take place Monday, June 21, through Friday, June 25, along the project corridor. Please note, the intention is to trim and remove branches from existing landscaping (trees/shrubs) that encroaches the sidewalks’ path overhead or along the Right-of Way. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within a block for these activities, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: June 4, 2021

Over the next few weeks, the project team will be reviewing all project related concerns.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk installation. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. The contractor is performing sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Road to NE 10th Street. Work is expected to take place from NE 15th Terrace to US 1 through June.
  • Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: May 28, 2021

Over the next few weeks, the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project Team will be reviewing all project related issues to ensure they have been properly addressed. 

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk installation. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. The contractor is performing sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Road to NE 10th Street. Work is expected to take place from NE 15th Terrace to US 1 through June. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.
ADA ramp upgrade at NE 12th Street and NE 5th Ave
Driveway sidewalk replacement along NE 5th Ave

Update: May 21, 2021

Work continues with sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Rd to NE 10th St. Work will take place from NE 1th Terrace to US-1 for the remainder of May.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk installation. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. The contractor is performing sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Road to NE 10th Street. Work will take place from NE 15th Terrace to US 1 for the remainder of May. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. 
  • The driveway access to the Dollar Tree Center on the west side of NE 5th Ave., just north of NE 16th Street, may be closed Monday, May 24 for construction activities. Work is expected to take one day, but should inclement weather delay operations, work will continue the following day(s) until fully completed. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

 

Update: May 14, 2021

The contractor is currently working in the NE 12th St to NE 14th St block as sod restoration also continues.

Traffic Impact: 

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk installation. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor is working in the NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street block and will also be performing sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Road to NE 10th Street. Then work will move to NE 15th Terrace to US 1 for the remainder of May. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. 
  • Advanced notice—The driveway access to the Dollar Tree Center on the west side of NE 5th Ave., just north of NE 16th Street, may be closed Monday, May 24 for construction activities. Work is expected to take one day, but should inclement weather delay operations, work will continue the following day(s) until fully completed. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: May 7, 2021

Work continues between the blocks of NE 14th St and NE 15th Terr. There is an advanced notice below for a possible driveway closure on Monday, May 24.

Traffic Update

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk installation. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work first between the blocks of NE 14th Street to NE 15th Terrace and will also be performing sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Road to NE 10th Street. Then work will move to NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street, and then NE 15th Terrace to US 1 for the remainder of May. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. 
  • Advanced notice - The driveway access to the Dollar Tree Center on the west side of NE 5th Ave., just north of NE 16th Street, may be closed Monday, May 24 for construction activities. Work is expected to take one day, but should inclement weather delay operations, work will continue the following day(s) until fully completed. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

April 2021 progress collage on NE 5th avenue Update: April 30, 2021

Progress continues on NE 5th Avenue.

Traffic Update

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk installation. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work first between the blocks of NE 14th Street to NE 15th Terrace and will also be performing sod restoration as needed from Boca Raton Road to NE 10th Street. Then work will move to NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street, and then NE 15th Terrace to US 1 for the remainder of May. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: April 23, 2021

Sidewalk construction activities from NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street are ongoing and expected to continue through next week. After this block is re-opened to pedestrian traffic, work will continue north through the project limits through April.  

Traffic Update

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street then NE 14th Street to NE 15th Terrace through April. Once that section is completed, work will continue north from NE 15th Terrace to US 1. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: April 16, 2021

Work for the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements on behalf of the City of Boca Raton Project from NE 10th Terrace to NE 12th Street is complete and has re-opened to pedestrian traffic. Sidewalk construction activities are anticipated to continue moving north along the project limits through April.

Traffic Update

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street then NE 14th Street to NE 15th Terrace through April. Once that section is completed, work will continue north from NE 15th Terrace to US 1. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

FEC Railroad Closure Unrelated to Construction:

Traffic Impacts: Advanced notice—The FEC Railroad Crossing at Glades Road, just west of N. Dixie Highway in Boca Raton, will be closed in both directions beginning at 6 a.m., Saturday, May 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Monday, May 3, with a contingency date of May 4, for maintenance operations. Motorists will be detoured via N. Dixie Highway, NW 20th St. and Boca Raton Blvd. For more information, please contact William Perez at 786-295-1418.

Update: April 9, 2021

Sidewalk construction between NE 10th Street and NE 10th Terrace is complete and has re-opened to pedestrian traffic.  Construction activities are anticipated to continue to move north along the project limits through April.  

Traffic Update

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 10th Terrace to NE 12th Street, then NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street, and NE 14th Street to NE 15th Terrace through April. Once that section is completed, work will continue north from NE 15th Terrace to US 1. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: April 2, 2021

Sidewalk construction between NE 7th Street to NE 8th Street and NE 5th Street to NE 5th Court are complete and have re-opened to pedestrian traffic. Construction activities will continue to move north along the project limits through April. 

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 10th Street to NE 10th Terrace, NE 12th Street to NE 10th Terrace and NE 12th Street to NE 14th Street through April. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: March 26, 2021

The following locations are complete and have re-opened to pedestrian traffic; however, the contractor may revisit these locations as needed at any time. Construction on the remaining locations on the south end of the project limits will continue through April.

Completed Blocks

  • NE 2nd St – Boca Raton Rd
  • NE 2nd St – NE 3rd St
  • NE 3rd St – NE 4th St
  • NE 4th St – NE 5th St
  • NE 5th Ct – NE 6th St
  • NE 6th St – NE 7th St
  • NE 8th St – NE 9th St
  • NE 9th St – NE 10th St
NE 5th Ave March 2021 Progress new sidewalk
NE 5th Ave March 2021 Progress new sidewalk
NE 5th Ave March 2021 Progress new sidewalk and driveway
NE 5th Ave March 2021 Progress new sidewalk and crosswalk entrance

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 7th Street to NE 8th Street, NE 5th Street to NE 5th Court, and NE 10th Street to NE 10th Terrace through early April. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: March 19, 2021

Sidewalk construction from NE 5th Street to NE 2nd Street is complete and has re-opened to pedestrian traffic. Construction activities from NE 2nd Street to Boca Raton Road are ongoing and expected to continue through next week.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 5th Court and Boca Raton Road (just north of Palmetto Park Road) on the south end of the project limits through early March. After that section is completed, the contractor is expected to then work between NE 7th Street and NE 8th Street. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: March 12, 2021

At this time, work still remains on the south end of the project limits.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 5th Court and Boca Raton Road (just north of Palmetto Park Road) on the south end of the project limits through early March. After that section is completed, the contractor is expected to then work between NE 7th Street and NE 8th Street. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: March 5, 2021

The following locations are complete and have re-opened to pedestrian traffic: NE 10th Street to NE 8th Street and NE 7th Street to NE 5th Court. Construction activities at NE 8th Street to NE 7th Street and NE 5th Court to NE 5th Street are currently undergoing landscape coordination. Sidewalk construction between NE 4th Street to NE 5th Street is ongoing and upon completion, work will continue to the south end of the project limits.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 5th Court and Boca Raton Road (just north of Palmetto Park Road) on the south end of the project limits through early March. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: February 26, 2021

Sidewalk construction activities continue for the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project on behalf of the City of Boca Raton at the south end of the project limits.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 6th Street and NE 3rd Street on the south end of the project limits through early March. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 
NE 5th Ave Feb 2021 progress photos

Update: February 19, 2021

The work zone currently remains on the south end of the project limits.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 6th Street and NE 3rd Street on the south end of the project limits through early March. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: February 12, 2021

Work on the south end of the project limits for the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements on behalf of the City of Boca Raton is ongoing and is expected to continue through next week.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 7th Street and NE 4th Street on the south end of the project limits through February. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

Update: February 5, 2021

Work for the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements on behalf of the City of Boca Raton Project is expected to continue next week on the south end of the project limits.  

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The contractor is expected to work within one block at a time. Currently, the contractor plans to work between the blocks of NE 7th Street and NE 4th Street on the south end of the project limits through February. Please note the contractor may move between these blocks as needed. If the sidewalk needs to be closed within one block, a pedestrian detour will be in place with signage. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.
NE 5th Avenue sidewalk progress january 2021
ne 5th ave sidewalk progress jan 21 - 2

Update: January 29, 2021

Sidewalk construction activities for the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project on behalf of the City of Boca Raton are being finalized between NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street, with the sidewalk expected to reopen next week. Once open, the contractor is expected to close the sidewalk to the immediate south, between NE 9th Street and NE 8th Street, as listed below.

View progress photos on the FDOT project webpage.

Traffic Impact

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The sidewalk between NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street is currently closed around-the-clock, with a pedestrian detour in place. Please note, this section is expected to reopen next week. Once open, the contractor will continue south, closing the sidewalk as needed between NE 9th and NE 8th Street, with a pedestrian detour in place.
  • Work is currently being performed one block at a time. Once work is completed from NE 9th Street and NE 8th Street, the operation is expected to continue southbound to NE 8th Street and NE 7th Street through February 2021. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: January 22, 2021

Construction for the NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project on behalf of the City of Boca Raton continues between NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street. The project team has also started to disseminate a flyer for driveway coordination which may be required at select homes in the near future based on the contractor’s current schedule.

Impacts may include the removal of driveways, sod, and the cutting and capping of irrigation lines that are within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Right-of-Way. Residents who have received this flyer are encouraged to contact Jennifer Valmer, FDOT Project Administrator, at jennifer.valmer@dot.state.fl.us or (561) 598-9234 or Robert Bravo, Project Inspector, at rbravo@cegroupfl.com or (907) 450-9760 to discuss the details prior to construction commencing in front of their homes.

Traffic Impact:

  • The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound. 
  • The sidewalk between NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street is currently closed around-the-clock until work is completed in this section, with a pedestrian detour in place.
  • Please note: Work is being done one block at a time. Once work is completed at NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street, the operation is expected to move to NE 9th Street and NE 8th Street, and then continue southbound to NE 8th Street and NE 7th Street through January 2021. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com. 

Update: January 15, 2021

The NE 5th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project on behalf of the City of Boca Raton began contract time this week. Work is currently underway between NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street, with the sidewalk currently closed in this section until work is completed. 

Traffic Impact / Lane Closure Information

  • 1/19/21 - 1/22/21 - The southbound lane may be closed, intermittently, 9am until 4pm, Tuesday, January 19 through Friday, January 22 for construction activities such as concrete pouring for new sidewalk. During this time, a flagging operation will be used to direct traffic northbound and southbound.
  • Currently closed: The sidewalk between NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street is currently closed around-the-clock until work is completed in this section, with a pedestrian detour in place.
  • Please note: Work is being done one block at a time. Once work is completed at NE 10th Street and NE 9th Street, the operation is expected to move to NE 9th Street and NE 8th Street, and then continue southbound to NE 8th Street and NE 7th Street through January 2021. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Meredith Cruz at 561-641-6440 or mcruz@corradino.com.

January 1, 2021

Beginning January 11, 2021, sidewalk improvements will begin on NE 5th Avenue from Boca Raton Road to SR5 / US-1. Project improvements include:

  • Concrete sidewalk installation
  • Driveway and curb & gutter replacement to align with new sidewalk installation
  • Minor signage and pavement marking upgrades
  • Minor landscaping relocation and irrigation repairs

You can visit the FDOT website for more information or view the NE 5th Ave Sidewalk Project flyer.



December 2020 picture of NE 5th Ave Sidewalk Project update