UPCOMING EVENTS

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Construction on the State Road (S.R.) A1A Resiliency projects in Flagler and Volusia counties is progressing steadily to build the buried seawalls. Since the impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the team has focused on repairing damage to the dunes. In Flagler County, the team has successfully re-established the dune and work platform, and drilling started back this week. As the drilling moves south, residents can look forward to the reconstruction of the beach walkovers in the coming months.

In Volusia County, the team is currently bringing in sand to widen the dune and create a work platform in preparation for the guidewall and drilling activities. They are also removing vegetation and revetment rock. We anticipate that a second drill will arrive in Volusia County in November.

Please prioritize your safety and avoid the work zones when accessing the beach. There has been an uptick in pedestrians near the construction area and equipment in Flagler Beach. If you notice anyone in these zones or on the equipment, please report it to the Flagler Beach Police Department.

Thank you for your cooperation!

https://www.cflroads.com/project/450946-1
450946-1 SR A1A from north of Roberta Road to the Flagler County line

This project intends to resurface the segment of State Road (S.R.) A1A from north of Roberta Road to the Flagler County line in northern Volusia County. The project will also add pedestrian crosswalks and lower the posted speed limit where feasible to enhance safety.

Two new crosswalks equipped with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are planned at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park and Seabreeze Drive. The RRFBs flash when activated to alert drivers someone intends to cross S.R. A1A.

Twelve other crosswalks are planned at: Sunset Boulevard; Ormond Breakers Condominiums; Sunrise Avenue; San Jose Drive; Sunny Beach Drive; Imperial Heights Drive; Ocean Grove Drive; Marlin Drive; Sand Dollar Drive; Ocean Aire Terrace; between Seabridge Drive and Sea Oats Terrace; and Bass Drive.

The project plans to add median islands at Imperial Heights Drive and Sand Dollar Drive. The medians will not block side streets.

Other proposed safety improvements include a 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the southbound side of S.R. A1A. Lighting and drainage enhancements are also planned.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin work on the second of two buried seawalls protecting State Road (S.R.) A1A. Together, the two walls will span about 2.6 miles of S.R. A1A. Construction started on the first wall in Flagler Beach in March 2024.
The second wall will stretch from Sunrise Avenue to Marlin Drive in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Volusia County. Beginning as soon as September 3, the contractor will place temporary asphalt along the west side (southbound) of S.R. A1A to accommodate a slight traffic shift. As soon as September 3 and 4, drivers should expect a rolling daytime lane closure with flagging operations from just north of Marlin Drive to just south of Sunrise Avenue.
The next steps in construction will be clearing vegetation from the dune and adding sand to create a wide platform. Drilling the piles for the wall is anticipated to begin during the fall of this year.
Some dune walkovers will be temporarily removed as part of the project. Beachgoers will be able to access the beach from nearby walkovers, and the beach area in front of the walls will be open for public use. FDOT and their local partners remind everyone to stay off the dunes and be mindful of construction activities.
FDOT will replace the walkovers as work on each wall section is finished. The project team will coordinate closely with the walkover owners and limit the time each walkover is closed as much as possible.
The Department is adhering to state and federal regulations to protect sea turtles and other wildlife. During sea turtle nesting season, no work can begin until an inspector who is approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission inventories the beach for any nesting activity. No work will be done within 10 feet of a nest, and all work will be done during daylight hours.
The purpose of the walls is to provide long-term protection against future storms and erosion. The project developed from the work of the S.R. A1A Resiliency Strike Team, which is an interagency effort involving Flagler County, the City of Flagler Beach, Volusia County, FDOT, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The areas selected for buried walls are those where the shoulder and/or roadway have experienced the most erosion and damage. More information about how the walls are being constructed is shown in a video posted on the project websites at www.CFLRoads.com/project/452444-1 and www.CFLRoads.com/project/452443-1
FDOT advises motorists to follow all posted signs. Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin work on the second of two buried seawalls protecting State Road (S.R.) A1A. Together, the two walls will span about 2.6 miles of S.R. A1A. Construction started on the first wall in Flagler Beach in March 2024.
The second wall will stretch from Sunrise Avenue to Marlin Drive in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Volusia County. Beginning as soon as September 3, the contractor will place temporary asphalt along the west side (southbound) of S.R. A1A to accommodate a slight traffic shift. As soon as September 3 and 4, drivers should expect a rolling daytime lane closure with flagging operations from just north of Marlin Drive to just south of Sunrise Avenue.
The next steps in construction will be clearing vegetation from the dune and adding sand to create a wide platform. Drilling the piles for the wall is anticipated to begin during the fall of this year.
Some dune walkovers will be temporarily removed as part of the project. Beachgoers will be able to access the beach from nearby walkovers, and the beach area in front of the walls will be open for public use. FDOT and their local partners remind everyone to stay off the dunes and be mindful of construction activities.
FDOT will replace the walkovers as work on each wall section is finished. The project team will coordinate closely with the walkover owners and limit the time each walkover is closed as much as possible.
The Department is adhering to state and federal regulations to protect sea turtles and other wildlife. During sea turtle nesting season, no work can begin until an inspector who is approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission inventories the beach for any nesting activity. No work will be done within 10 feet of a nest, and all work will be done during daylight hours.
The purpose of the walls is to provide long-term protection against future storms and erosion. The project developed from the work of the S.R. A1A Resiliency Strike Team, which is an interagency effort involving Flagler County, the City of Flagler Beach, Volusia County, FDOT, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The areas selected for buried walls are those where the shoulder and/or roadway have experienced the most erosion and damage. More information about how the walls are being constructed is shown in a video posted on the project websites at www.CFLRoads.com/project/452444-1 and www.CFLRoads.com/project/452443-1
FDOT advises motorists to follow all posted signs. Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Update July 25, 2024

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baLnqYYSMrk

Update June 21, 2024

Drilling is expected to start late next week on the buried secant wall along State Road (S.R.) A1A in Flagler Beach. In preparation, crews will assemble the specialty auger cast drill rig mid-week, requiring a single-lane closure on northbound S.R. A1A with flagging operations to maintain both directions of traffic. Lane closures can be expected Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate equipment movement.

The secant wall is created by drilling concrete-filled piles that are 36 inches in diameter and alternate from about 18 feet to 36 feet deep. For the last few weeks, construction crews have been adding sand to the dune to create a wider, flatter surface and constructing a guide wall that the drill rig will follow.

Use caution traveling through the construction area and be prepared for minor delays during lane closures. Project Information is available on the project webpage at www.cflroads.com/project/452444-1. 

 Work is continuing along State Road (S.R.) A1A as part of the first of the two buried seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Residents can expect to see the construction move into the next phase this month, which includes building the guide wall. The contractor is currently adding sand to widen and level the top of the dune. The project team will be attending First Friday in Flagler Beach and we hope to see you there! Check out the project update video here!
Project Information is available on the project webpage at www.cflroads.com/project/452444-1. If you have questions, you can contact Community Outreach Coordinator Amber Mullins at amber.mullins@dot.state.fl.us

The purpose of this project is to resurface this segment of S.R. A1A and evaluate other potential improvementsConstruction is scheduled to begin the week of March 11 near South Central Avenue in Flagler County on the first of two buried seawall projects along State Road (S.R.) A1A in Flagler and Volusia counties. Drivers can expect single-lane closures as the contractor shifts the travel lanes on S.R. A1A a few feet to the west within the existing asphalt to allow two-way traffic to continue during construction. All work will occur during daytime hours.
 After the lane shift, the contractor will begin to remove the rocks that were placed along the dune after the storms in late 2022 to protect the roadway. Short, intermittent lane closures with flagging operations may be needed to accommodate trucks moving into and out of the work zone.
 During construction, FDOT will be sending out regular updates.  Information will also be available on the project webpage atwww.cflroads.com/project/452444-1. You may also contact Community Outreach Coordinator Amber Mullins atamber.mullins@dot.state.fl.us with questions. to help manage speeds and to enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.  This project is set to begin design later this month, with construction scheduled to begin fall 2025. A public meeting for this project will be held later in design.