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This project has been completed. The information on this webpage is archived for reference and research purposes.

Project Details

Work Type Repaving, sidewalk, signing, pavement markings, signalization and lighting
Phase Completed
Limits from west of Belcher Road to east of US 19
Length 1.2 Miles
City
County
Road

About

As of July 1, 2026, all construction activities associated with this project have been completed.  

This project will repave a 1.2-mile stretch of SR 686 (Roosevelt Boulevard/East Bay Drive) from west of Belcher Road to the east of US 19 in Pinellas County.

In addition, new bicycle lanes, ADA improvements, upgraded LED lighting, signage, pavement markings, and signalization upgrades will also be included.

Construction activities are anticipated to complete in fall 2026. 

 

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Contact Information

Media Contact
Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us

Project Images

Saw cutting for traffic detectors on East Bay Drive (May 2026 photo)
Paving operations continue on East Bay Drive (May 2026 photo)
Paving operations along East Bay Drive (April 2026 photo)
Crews install crosswalk pavement markings (April 2026 photo)
Crosswalk pavement markings at intersection of East Bay Drive and Belcher Road N (April 2026 photo)
Paving operations along East Bay Drive (March 2026 photo)
Paving operations at intersection of East Bay Drive and US 19 (March 2026 photo)
Looking west at paving operations along East Bay Drive (March 2026 photo)
Paving Operations on East Bay Drive (February 2026 photo)
Crews install right turn arrow pavement marking on East Bay Drive (February 2026 photo)
Paving Operations (January 2026 photo)
Crew preps for curb and roadway concrete placement (January 2026 photo)
Crew preps for curb and roadway concrete placement (January 2026 photo)
Crew preps for curb and roadway concrete placement (January 2026 photo)
Paving Operations (January 2026 photo)
Paving Operations (January 2026 photo)
Paving Operations (January 2026 photo)
Traffic separator construction (October 2025 photo)
Traffic separator construction (October 2025 photo)
Traffic separator construction (October 2025 photo)
Traffic separator construction (October 2025 photo)
Looking west at traffic separator construction (October 2025 photo)
Utility relocation work (October 2025 photo)
Crew member works to remove a section of sidewalk (September 2025)
Utility replacement and installation along East Bay Drive (September 2025 photo)
Placing concrete for sidewalk (September 2025 photo)
Placing concrete for sidewalk and curb (September 2025 photo)
Curb is prepared for concrete along East Bay Drive (September 2025 photo)
Crews prepare for utility relocations and sidewalk replacement along East Bay Drive (September 2025)
Looking west at the East Bay Drive project corridor (September 2025)