SR 5/US 1 at Aviation Boulevard PD&E Study

ANNOUNCEMENT OF LOCATION AND DESIGN CONCEPT ACCEPTANCE

SR 5/US 1 at Aviation Boulevard
Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study
Indian River County, Florida.

Financial Project ID Number: 441693-1-22-02
Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Number: 14475

On December 6, 2024 the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the FHWA and FDOT, was granted Location and Design Concept Acceptance for the SR 5/US 1 at Aviation Boulevard PD&E Study in the City of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida.

The proposed improvements consist of improving safety, addressing existing and projected traffic demands, and enhancing the multi-modal features for the pedestrian, bicycle and transit users.

The Preferred Alternative that benefits the community, enhances safety, provides multi-modal improvements, and meets future traffic needs for this study was presented at the public hearing on June 18th and 20th, 2024. The Preferred Alternative reconstructs the US 1 and Aviation Boulevard intersection with additional turn lanes, raised medians, transit stops, sidewalks, shared use paths, stormwater systems, signage and street lighting. The SR 5/US 1 Main Canal bridge will be reconstructed and will include a shared use path.

This project is now eligible to proceed to the next phase of development. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact:

Vandana Nagole, P.E.FDOT Project Manager
3400 West Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Telephone number: (954) 777-4281
Email: vandana.nagole@dot.state.fl.us

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT.