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Pinellas County outlines one‑way circulation pilot and security gates plan for Dunedin Causeway
Summary
Pinellas County staff presented a pilot plan to make the Dunedin Causeway beach frontage one‑way on the north side, proposed security gates to close overnight, and reported storm damage repairs — including a $60,000 immediate repair and a larger southeast erosion repair awaiting Federal Highway Administration approval.
Dunedin — Pinellas County transportation staff on Jan. 21 outlined a three‑part plan to reduce conflicts on the Dunedin Causeway beach frontage: a north‑side pilot of one‑way beach circulation, installation of nighttime security gates, and ongoing storm‑damage repairs.
Tom Washburn, director of transportation for Pinellas County Public Works, said county staff has coordinated concept designs with city parks officials and community groups and intends to pilot clockwise one‑way vehicle circulation on the north beach frontage first because it is easier to implement than the south side. The south side faces additional engineering complexity related to jet‑ski access near the launch area.
Washburn said implementation will rely mostly on signing because sand prevents pavement markings; signs would…
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