Hicks Avenue Extension

The design for Hicks Avenue from South Street to Anderson Street consists of a two-lane road with a shared use path on the east side and a sidewalk on the west side. Other improvements include:

• Raised intersection at Hicks Avenue and Anderson Street
• Raised crosswalk on Hicks Avenue north of McDevitt Street
• Wastewater pipe replacement on Hicks Avenue
• Stormwater pond on Hicks Avenue, with tree plantings
• Marked crosswalk on South Street between Hicks Avenue and Terry Avenue

The project also includes converting Terry Avenue to one-way northbound, from Anderson Street to South Street, and realigning it to connect directly with Terry Avenue on the north side of South Street, to improve traffic operations.

The complete streets design continues with the Florida Department of Transportation project from Anderson Street to Gore Street, which will include roundabouts at Carter Street and at Conley Street/Callahan Drive, landscaping, on-street parking and pedestrian crossings that will promote lower travel speeds and improve safety for all users - motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. This project will also connect Long Street and Willis Street to the new Hicks Avenue, create a cul-de-sac at the north end of Eresken Avenue and add a stormwater pond southwest of the intersection of Carter Street and Hicks Avenue.

• Increases connectivity and travel options in the area
• Provides a parallel travel corridor to Parramore Avenue and Division Avenue
• Provides a shared use path for bicyclists and pedestrians on the east side of the road
• Replaces aging wastewater infrastructure between South Street and Anderson Street

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  There may be opportunities for night or work on Saturdays. Both may be necessary should the contractor experience unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather.

Residents will have continued access to their property throughout the project.  However, there may be times when a driveway or pedestrian walkout is temporarily impacted as the project progresses.