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Project Details
Work Type Multi-use Trail
Phase Construction
Limits meanders from west of SR 50 /SR 50A through downtown Brooksville to Main St./ Russell St. intersection
Project Start September 12, 2022
Length 2.2 miles
City
County
Road
Construction Cost $20 million
Estimated Completion Summer 2024
Contractor SEMA Construction, Inc.
About

This project is building a 12 foot-wide paved multi-use trail in Brooksville.

This segment of the Good Neighbor Trail will be built from west of the intersection of SR 50 and SR 50A along SR 50A/Jefferson Street to and through Tom Varn Park, then along US 41/Broad Street to Main Street, along Main Street to Russell Street.

Construction began September 12, 2022 and is expected to be completed in summer 2024.  


Project Updates

Southbound S Main Street has reopened!

Brooksville -- The southbound lane of S Main Street from E Liberty Street to south of Russell Street has reopened to traffic as of Saturday, December 2, 2023. All access is open, including roadway connections to S Main Street at Daniel, Lamar, and Hendrick avenuesDrivers can now travel in both directions of S Main Street. [The southbound lane closed June 8, 2023 for construction associated with the Good Neighbor Trail on the west side of S Main Street.]

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Contact Information
Project Information
John McShaffrey
813-975-6930
roadwork@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
Closures
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Project Files
Project Images
Workers place concrete for the deck of the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (2-9-2024 photo)
Workers place concrete for the deck of the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (2-9-2024 photo)
Workers place concrete for the deck of the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (2-9-2024 photo)
Workers place concrete for the deck of the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (2-7-2024 photo)
Just-placed concrete deck on the new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (2-7-2024 photo)
The first section of the trail's pedestrian bridge is lifted into place over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (11/28/2023 photo)
The first section of the trail's pedestrian bridge is lifted into place over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (11/28/2023 photo)
The first section of the trail's pedestrian bridge is lifted into place over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (11/28/2023 photo)
The first section of the trail's pedestrian bridge is lifted into place over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (11/28/2023 photo)
The first section of the trail's pedestrian bridge is lifted into place over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (11/28/2023 photo)
The first section of the trail's pedestrian bridge is lifted into place over the railroad tracks next to S Broad Street (11/28/2023 photo)
Looking east at pedestrian bridge over Cortez Blvd. (7-31-2023 photo)
Looking east at the ramp to the pedestrian bridge over Cortez Blvd. (7-31-2023 photo)
Looking west on ramp from pedestrian bridge next to Whitfield Avenue (7-31-2023 photo)
Looking east on Whitfield Avenue at ramp to pedestrian bridge over Cortez Blvd. (7-31-2023 photo)
A section of paved trail (7-31-2023 photo)
A section of paved trail (7-31-2023 photo)
A crane prepares to lift truss for pedestrian bridge (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane prepares to lift truss for pedestrian bridge (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane begins to lift truss for pedestrian bridge (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane prepares to begin swinging the truss for pedestrian bridge towards Cortez Boulevard (5-25-2023 photo)
Swinging the truss for pedestrian bridge towards Cortez Boulevard (5-25-2023 photo)
Swinging the truss for pedestrian bridge towards Cortez Boulevard (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane lifts and maneuvers the steel pedestrian bridge into place over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane lifts and maneuvers the steel pedestrian bridge into place over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane positions the steel pedestrian bridge into place over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane positions the steel pedestrian bridge into place over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
A crane positions the steel pedestrian bridge into place over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
The steel pedestrian bridge is set onto concrete piers on each side of Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
The steel pedestrian bridge is in its final position over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
Looking from end to end at the pedestrian bridge over Cortez Blvd. where the concrete deck will be placed (5-25-2023 photo)
The steel pedestrian bridge is connected to ramps on each side of Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
The steel pedestrian bridge is in its final position over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
Finishing up the work for the night on the just-placed pedestrian bridge over Cortez Blvd. (5-25-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction over the railroad tracks next to N. Broad Street (5-4-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction over the railroad tracks next to N. Broad Street (5-4-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction over the railroad tracks next to N. Broad Street (5-4-2023 photo)
Paved trail through Tom Varn Park (5-4-2023 photo)
Paved trail through Tom Varn Park (5-4-2023 photo)
Paved trail through Tom Varn Park (5-4-2023 photo)
Paved trail through Tom Varn Park (5-4-2023 photo)
Paved trail through Tom Varn Park (5-4-2023 photo)
Paved trail through Tom Varn Park (5-4-2023 photo)
Trail construction at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (5-4-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (5-4-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (5-4-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (5-4-2023 photo)
Trail construction along W Jefferson Street (5-4-2023 photo)
Trail construction along W Jefferson Street (5-4-2023 photo)
Left turns reopened on US 41 after median work (5-4-2023 photo)
Detour map for closure of eastbound W Jefferson Street
Rebar cage for a pedestrian bridge deck foundation at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (4-26-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction on the southwest corner of Cobb Road and Cortex Blvd. (4-19-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction on the southwest corner of Cobb Road and Cortex Blvd. (4-19-2023 photo)
Pedestrian bridge construction on the southeast corner of Cobb Road and Cortex Blvd. (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction on the south side of W Jefferson Street (SR 50A) east of Estates Ave. (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction on the south side of W Jefferson Street (SR 50A) east of Estates Ave. (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction on the south side of W Jefferson Street (SR 50A) east of Estates Ave. (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction through Tom Varn Park (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction through Tom Varn Park (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction through Tom Varn Park (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction through Tom Varn Park (4-19-2023 photo)
Trail construction through Tom Varn Park (4-19-2023 photo)
Work in the median of US 41 (S Broad St.) at Ponce de Leon Blvd. where the trail will cross (4-19-2023 photo)
Work in the median of US 41 (S Broad St.) at Ponce de Leon Blvd. where the trail will cross (4-19-2023 photo)
Work in the median of US 41 (S Broad St.) at Ponce de Leon Blvd. where the trail will cross (4-19-2023 photo)
Early construction work where a bridge will be built to cross the railroad tracks on the south side of Broad St. (4-19-2023 photo)
Early construction work where a bridge will be built to cross the railroad tracks on the south side of Broad St. (4-19-2023 photo)
Working on installing rebar for the pedestrian bridge deck at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (4-18-2023 photo)
Working on pedestrian bridge deck at the corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (4-18-2023 photo)
Concrete work along US 41 (4-12-2023 photo)
Pier construction for the bridge that will cross over Cortez Blvd./SR 50 south of W Jefferson St. (1-9-2023 photo)
Pier construction for the bridge on the east side of Cortez Blvd. / SR 50 (1-9-2023 photo)
Pier construction for the bridge on the west side of Cortez Blvd. / SR 50 (1-9-2023 photo)
Pier construction for the bridge on the west side of Cortez Blvd. / SR 50 (1-9-2023 photo)
Work in the median of US 41 (S Broad St.) at Ponce de Leon Blvd. where the trail will cross (1-9-2023 photo)
Looking south on US 41 (Broad St.) at median work where the trail will cross (1-9-2023 photo)
Detour map for closure of southern portion of Fridy Place
Lifting a form for a pier cap (12/13/2022 photo)
Lifting a form for a pier cap into position (12/13/2022 photo)
Lifting a form for a pier cap into position (12/13/2022 photo)
Lifting a form for a pier cap into position (12/13/2022 photo)
Form for a pier cap placed onto column (12/13/2022 photo)
Column construction work for the pedestrian bridge on the west side of Cortez Blvd. (11/29/2022 photo)
Column construction work for the pedestrian bridge on the west side of Cortez Blvd. (11/29/2022 photo)
Column construction work for the pedestrian bridge on the west side of Cortez Blvd. (11/29/2022 photo)
Foundation work for the pedestrian bridge on the east side of Cortez Blvd. (11/29/2022 photo)
A worker ties rebar in one of the foundations for the pedestrian bridge in the southeast corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (11/3/2022 photo)
Foundation work for the pedestrian bridge in the southeast corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (11/3/2022 photo)
Building forms in the southeast corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (11/3/2022 photo)
Foundation work for the pedestrian bridge in the southeast corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (11/3/2022 photo)
Working on the foundation for pedestrian bridge in the southeast corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (11/3/2022 photo)
Working on the foundation for pedestrian bridge in the southeast corner of Cortez Blvd. and Cobb Road (11/3/2022 photo)
Tying steel rebar for part of the pedestrian bridge foundation (11/3/2022 photo)
Tying steel rebar for part of the pedestrian bridge foundation (11/7/2022 photo)
Construction is active on both sides of Cortez Blvd. (SR 50) near the Cobb Road / Jefferson Street intersection (11/3/2022 photo)