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US 301 at Wire Road -- New Traffic Signal
- Project ID
- 455145-1-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | Traffic Signal Installation and Intersection Improvement |
|---|---|
| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | Intersection of US 301 at Wire Road |
| Project Start | May 11, 2026 |
| Length | 1,200 feet (0.23 mile) |
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| County | |
| Road | |
| Construction Cost | $1.7 million |
| Estimated Completion | late 2026 / early 2027 |
| Contractor | Cone & Graham, Inc. |
About
This project will install a new traffic signal at the US 301 / Wire Road intersection. The project will also include the construction of a new northbound left turn lane due to the high volume of U-turns. Pedestrian crosswalks and roadway lighting will also be built as part of this project.
Construction began May 11, 2026.
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Contact Information
Project Information
John McShaffrey
813-975-6930
john.mcshaffrey@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
Closures
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US 301 from Kingsmere Road to Wire Road
Southbound right lane closed: Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
US 301 at Wire Road
Partial closures of the northbound right turn lane (but turns still available) and the acceleration lane from Wire Road onto northbound US 301: Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
