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WHAT:
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill and District 6 City Commissioner Bakari F. Burns to celebrate the completion of Raleigh Street roadway improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This transportation infrastructure project, spanning from South Kirkman Road to Willie Mays Parkway, creates a safer and better-connected transit ecosystem by alleviating traffic congestion and furthering pedestrian access. Project highlights include:
- Expanded roadway with additional left turning lanes,
- Enhanced pedestrian safety with new crossings and new traffic signals at Deerock and Kozart Streets,
- Three new pedestrian safety islands along Raleigh Street between Frazier and Broome Avenues,
- Added a 12-foot bike-friendly and walkable multimodal pathway and
- Upgraded underground drainage systems to help prevent flooding.
These roadway improvements further the city’s goals to create a connected community and enhance residents and visitors' quality of life through innovative, safe and efficient mobility options.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
10:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Near the corner of Raleigh Street and Deerock Drive.
MEDIA PARKING:
Media parking will be available in the parking lot of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida at 5055 Raleigh Street.
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