FDOT District 7 update of defaulted road projects as of Nov. 24, 2021
District 7, West Central Florida: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties
Defaulted FDOT projects due to bankruptcy of D.A.B. Constructors of Inglis, Florida:
PROJECT T7383 - CITRUS COUNTY
Widening of U.S. 19, from W. Green Acres St. to S. Jump Court, in Homosassa (2.1 miles)
• It is anticipated the prospective completion contractor (Nelson Construction) will have an executed completion contract with the Surety the first week of December. Once this agreement is signed, it is expected that work will begin within one week.
• The Department’s representatives are sampling and tracking turbidity readings at the Pond 4 outfall, as well as sample points at the right-of-way in conjunction with T7407. This week, all of the test results are meeting water quality requirements. Currently, no discharge is leaving Pond 4.
• FDOT Traffic Operations is looking into adjusting traffic signal timings, during the week of Nov. 29, 2021, to address public concerns.
PROJECT T7407 - CITRUS COUNTY
Widening of U.S. 19, from W. Jump Court in Homosassa to W. Fort Island Trail, in Crystal River (4.7 miles)
• The completion contractor (PCS Civil) executed a completion contract with the Surety. A pre-construction meeting was held on Nov. 9, 2021 with PCS Civil. The contractor restarted work on Nov. 22, 2021. This will be the final update for this project.
• The Department has made a significant number of improvements to address water quality on the project. PCS Civil will coordinate with the CAR (Contamination Assessment and Remediation) for taking over water quality at Pond C, as well as maintenance of all erosion control devices, moving forward.
PROJECT T7445 - CITRUS COUNTY
Resurfacing of U.S. 19, from the Hernando County Line to W. Green Acres St., in Homosassa (3.8 miles)
• The completion contract is anticipated to be signed by the end of Nov. 2021, with work starting a week after. A pre-construction meeting was held Nov. 18, 2021 with the prospective completion contractor (Watson Civil).
• SMG (the Surety’s Maintenance Contractor) is onsite this week addressing concerns with side streets and driveways, with regard to loose millings. Driveways and side streets have been swept, as needed.
• Level 3 (a telecommunications utility) has been onsite this week, beginning the utility work to expedite construction.
PROJECT T7388 - PASCO COUNTY
Widening of S.R. 54, from Curley Road to Morris Bridge Road, in Zephyrhills (4.5 miles).
• The surety and completion contractor are continuing to finalize the completion contract. This is anticipated to be completed by the first week of Dec. 2021. A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for next week (Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2021).
• Southern Precision returned Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, to resume regular mowing and litter removal throughout the project. Southern Precision is anticipated to return after the Thanksgiving Holiday break.
PROJECT T7433 - PASCO COUNTY
Widening of S.R. 52, from Suncoast Parkway to U.S. 41, in Land O' Lakes (3.8 miles).
• No more weekly updates, as construction has resumed.
PROJECT T7412 - PASCO COUNTY
The Diverging Diamond Interchange ("DDI") on S.R. 56 at I-75 in Wesley Chapel.
• No more weekly updates, as construction has resumed.
PROJECT T7402 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
C.R. 580 (Sam Allen Road) from S.R. 39 to Park Road in Plant City (2 miles).
• No more weekly updates, as construction has resumed.