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Project Details
Work Type Bike Lane/Sidewalk
Phase Construction
Limits 7th Ave to Florida Ave
Project Start September 30, 2024
Length 4.3 miles
City
County
Construction Cost $5.03 million
Estimated Completion Spring 2026
Contractor Blacktip Services, Inc.
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Central Ave Bikeway Features
Central Avenue Bikeway Plans (updated)

This project will restripe the existing roadway by adding sharrows to accommodate an on-street bikeway along Central Avenue from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue in Tampa.

Improvements include: 

  • adding traffic calming elements along corridor
  • modifying sidewalks and ADA ramps
  • adding new striping to crosswalks
  • installing wayfinding signage
  • adding bulb outs for on-street parking and/or pedestrian safety
  • installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Palm Avenue, Columbus Drive, Fern Street, and Flora Street
  • adding a four-way stop at Central Avenue and 7th Avenue 
  • removing the existing traffic signals and adding a four-way stop at Central Avenue and Lake Avenue, Hanna Avenue 
  • installing a new signal at 7th Avenue and Florida Avenue

Construction is anticipated to finish during spring 2026. 

This project is being constructed in conjunction with Financial Project Number 440511-5-52-01. For more information on that project, please click here.

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Contact Information
Project Information
Maricelle Venegas
813-975-6204
Maricelle.Venegas@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
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Central Avenue New Bikeway from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue - October 2024
Central Avenue New Bikeway from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue - October 2024
Central Avenue New Bikeway from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue - October 2024