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County unveils final design for Nebraska Avenue: drainage, sidewalks and a roundabout at 16th Street
Summary
Public Works presented the finalized design for Nebraska Avenue from Westlake Boulevard to Alt 19: added sidewalks (6'8 feet), formal drainage systems, angled downtown parking, and a roundabout at 16th Street; staff identified an $11.5'$12 million budget and a construction schedule starting late 2026 with a roughly two-year duration.
Pinellas County Public Works on Thursday presented the final design for roadway and pedestrian improvements on Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor, including a new drainage system, widened sidewalks and a proposed roundabout at 16th Street to calm traffic near Palm Harbor High School and the YMCA.
The design matters for schoolchildren, downtown businesses and nearby homeowners because it changes traffic control, parking and sidewalk geometry in a busy corridor and because staff said the project addresses chronic flooding complaints and crash patterns. Kelly Hammer Levy, public works director, and Tom Washburn, transportation division director, reviewed the design and public outreach: the project limits are Westlake Boulevard to Alt 19, work will add 6- to 8-foot sidewalks on the north side and 8-foot sidewalks with angled parking…
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