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CHARLOTTE COUNTY
ROAD WATCH
April 10, 2008 -
July 9, 2008
US 41 North Access Road:
Port Charlotte,
Florida - Due to replacement of the Fordham Waterway Bridge, the
US 41 North Access Road will be closed between Easy Street and
Conway Boulevard, beginning on April 10, 2008, and continuing
for approximately 3 months. Traffic will be detoured
around the construction site.
April
2, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Manchester Lock
Shutdown:
Port Charlotte, Florida - The Manchester Lock will be closed
Mondays through Fridays during the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm
from April 2, 2008 through May 31, 2008. This closure is
necessary for the removal of the lock. Due to the nature
of the construction going on at the lock, if debris falls into
the waterway, it may be necessary for the lock to remain closed
until any debris can be removed. Please use extreme
caution when navigating this area.
April 2, 2008 -
September 2, 2008
Orange Drive:
Port Charlotte, Florida - Phase II of the US 41 Revitalization
Project will include improvements along South Access Road from
West Tarpon Boulevard to Port Charlotte Boulevard. In
order to construct the necessary road work, storm drain, and
gravity sewer installation, Orange Drive will be closed for
approximately 5 months, beginning April 2, 2008, between the
South Access Road and Spruce Street. Traffic will be
detoured around the construction area. Motorists and
pedestrians are encouraged to use caution.
April 2, 2008 -
September 2, 2008
US 41 South
Access Road:
Port Charlotte, Florida - Phase II of the US 41 Revitalization
Project includes improvements along the South Access Road, from
West Tarpon Boulevard to Port Charlotte Boulevard.
Construction of the parking pods located on the west side of the
Access Road will begin on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, and will
last approximately five months. The road will be closed to
one lane going one-way with northbound access only from Port
Charlotte Boulevard to West Tarpon Boulevard. Detours and
signs will be in place. Motorists and pedestrians are
urged to use caution in the construction area.
March 24, 2008
- May 24, 2008
Exotic
Vegetation Removed from Manchester Waterway Area: Port Charlotte, Florida - Exotic vegetation is being removed
from West Spring Lake and Manchester Waterway islands as
required by state and federal environmental permits for the
Manchester Lock removal project. Eradication of exotic and
nuisance vegetation on the islands began on Monday, March 24,
2008, and will continue for approximately 60 days.
Homeowners and boaters are asked to avoid the islands while
workers use Florida Department of Environmental protection
approved herbicide to kill the vegetation on site.
March 15, 2008
- Until Further Notice
Manchester Lock
Light to be Turned Off:
Port Charlotte, Florida - The light at the lock in the
Manchester Waterway will be turned off beginning Saturday, March
15, 2008, until further notice as construction begins on the
removal of the lock. Boaters are urged to use caution in
that area when navigating the waterway after dark.
March 10, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Education
Street:
Punta Gorda, Florida - Beginning March 10, 2008, and continuing
through May 10, 2008, Education Street will be limited to
one-way traffic, southbound from Carmalita Street to Taylor
Road. Northbound traffic will not be allowed on Education
Street during this period, but detours will be set up using
Taylor Road and Cooper Street as alternate routes to Carmalita
Street. These closures are associated with work being done
to construct a new roadway. Delays should be expected
during construction, and motorists are encouraged to use
alternative routes.
March 15, 2008
- October 2008
Quesada Avenue
at Dorchester and Morningstar Waterways:
Port Charlotte, Florida - Quesada Avenue will be closed between
Hinton and Kensington Streets to through and pedestrian traffic,
effective immediately and continuing until October 2008.
The closure is necessary to complete work associated with the
replacement of two stormwater control structures within the
Dorchester and and Morningstar Waterways. Traffic from
Quesada Boulevard will be detoured to Peachland Boulevard on
either Hinton Street or Kensington Street. Motorists and
pedestrians are encouraged to exert caution.
Until Further
Notice
Tom Adams
Bridge:
Englewood, Florida - The Tom Adams Bridge is experiencing
mechanical problems that limit the opening of the bridge to the
East span. The single span will accommodate most
recreational and commercial boat traffic. The bridge will
continue to open on request, and there should be no additional
impact on motorists using the bridge. The Coast Guard has
been notified of this situation. Operators of large
commercial tugs and barges should follow the guidance provided
the Coast Guard issued "Notice to Mariners."
Until Further
Notice
Ingraham
Boulevard Bridge:
Port Charlotte, Florida
- The Ingraham Boulevard Bridge crossing the President Waterway,
between Snapper Circle and Arrid Circle, is closed for repairs
until further notice. While damages are being repaired,
Ingraham Boulevard east of the bridge may be accessed via
Keystone Boulevard/Hallendale Drive or St. Paul Drive via
Calumet Boulevard. Signs will be posted to assist
motorists.
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