62nd Avenue N. Roadway Improvements (49th Street N. to 34th Street N.)
Project ID
000097A
Project Location
62nd Avenue N., between 49th Street N. and 34th Street N.
Project Status
Study: Completed
Project Overview
The proposed project would provide improvements along 62nd Avenue N. from 49th Street N. to 34th Street N. This segment of roadway is approximately 1.5 miles long. The project includes roadway and drainage improvements with a focus on safety and multimodal mobility.
The improvements being studied include enhanced turn lanes at the signalized intersections of 49th Street N. and 34th Street N. to improve the level of service at these intersections. The roadway improvements being studied include a Type F curb and gutter with one travel lane in each direction and a center two-way turn lane. Multimodal transportation improvements being studied include wider sidewalks, a multipurpose trail, mid-block crossings that create pedestrian refuge islands and boarding areas for PSTA bus stops.
Project Location
Anticipated Project Timeline
- Preliminary Engineering Study: June 2021 – March 2024
- Design: Summer 2025 – Summer 2027
- Construction: Early 2028 – Spring 2030
Community Outreach
March 8, 2023: Pinellas County held an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lealman Exchange to provide information about the project, share preliminary designs, discuss the project schedule and answer questions. View the presentation on YouTube.
Project Funding
This project is supported by the Penny for Pinellas, multi-modal impact fees, future anticipated grants and federal funding through FDOT.
Contact Us
John Carpenter, P.E.
Project Manager
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 453-3350
jcarpent@pinellas.gov