Minnesota Avenue and Formosa Avenue Intersection Drainage Project

The project will take place near the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Formosa Avenue.

The project will require a full road closure and detour for through traffic. The residents within the closed area will still be able to access their property, but will have limited access when excavation is occurring directly in front of their property. Through traffic will not be allowed within the closed segment, but the detour will get them around it.

Project work will occur Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. There may be times when night or work on Saturdays will be necessary. Night and Saturday work will only be necessary should unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather occur.

During construction, first responders and emergency vehicles will have priority access.

Other potential impacts are: 

There will be a full road closure on Minnesota Avenue east of Formosa Avenue. 

• The potential increase for noise during project hours.
  
  
• The installation of temporary traffic signs and message boards.
  
  
• Temporary road detours and road closures.
  
  
• Temporary sidewalk detours and sidewalk closures.
  
  
• There may be times when a driveway or entrance are briefly impacted.

Should any of the potential impacts above occur, the contractor will attempt to find feasible solutions for residents. 

Potential Adverse Weather:

The contractor and city will monitor the weekly weather forecast. The contractor may elect not to work should rain or adverse weather be in the weather forecast, regardless if rain actually occurs.

Should a weather event occur, the contractor may find it necessary to take one or two days to remediate the project area before beginning work again.

Potential Utility Conflicts:

Safety and maintaining continuous utility service are our number one priority. Delays like this are sometimes necessary to maintain our commitment. 

Capital improvement projects are fluid. Our consultant, contractor, and project manager do an excellent job designing, engineering, and constructing projects. However, once the contractor opens the roadway, it is not uncommon to find utilities not mapped, declared, or in conflict with the current design or path of the new utilities. 

The contractor may need to delay working until a solution is readily available to resolve the conflict. 

Unexpected Utility Damage (Non-City Utilities):

Please be advised, the contractor or the city cannot and will not make repairs to cable, internet, fiber lines, water or power lines.

Constituents must contact their service provider as soon as possible if this unforeseen event occurs.

The service provider will make repairs. Upon notifying the service provider, please contact the construction manager or inspector and inform them of your situation.

Where will the project take place?

The contractor will make drainage improvements on near the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Formosa Avenue. 

How long will the project take?

The contractor estimates the project will take three months to complete.

What if I have an emergency?

Should an emergency occur, first responders and emergency vehicles will have priority access.

What do I do if I experience an interruption in utility service or have a problem?

For Sanitary Sewer:
To report an unexpected sanitary sewer service outage, please contact the City of Orlando at 407.246.2213.

For Water and Power:
To report an unexpected power or water outage, please contact OUC at 407.423.9018.

How will this project impact me?

Residents living near and around the project may experience full road closures, detours, lane shifts, sidewalk closures, and sidewalk detours. There is a potential for an increase in noise during project hours.

There may be times when a driveway or parking lot will be briefly impacted. Should this occur, the city's contractor will coordinate with impacted residents to find feasible accommodations.

What are the project hours? When will work occur?

Work hours are between hours are 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Should the contractor experience adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances, night and work on Saturdays may become necessary.

I have concerns about traffic and pedestrians.

You may also contact the city's Transportation Division to report a traffic or safety concern. Please dial 407.246.2281, and a transportation professional will assist you.

Will the city collect trash on its normal schedule?

Yes, the city will collect trash on its regular schedule. Should a missed collection occur, please dial 407.246.2314, or email swcustomersvc@orlando.gov.