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Project Details
Work Type Repaving, sidewalk, signing, pavement markings, signalization and lighting
Phase Construction
Limits from west of Belcher Road to east of US 19
Length 1.2 Miles
City
County
Road
Construction Cost $7.9M
Estimated Completion Fall 2026
About

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
Project Information
Bryce Johns
727-575-8334
Bryce.Johns@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
Closures
  • SR 686 (East Bay Drive) from west of US 19 to Belcher Road
    Lane closures (westbound): Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Project Images
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)
East Bay Drive Repaving from west of Belcher to east of US 19 (September 2025)