staugcityConstruction related to the Downtown Improvement District will begin on Monday, April 21 which will necessitate the closure of Hypolita St. between Charlotte St. and St. George St. to all vehicles for approximately six months. The area will be open for pedestrian access.

This project consists of the reconstruction of Hypolita St., Spanish St. and Treasury St. encompassing both underground utility improvements, including water, sewer, and gas, and streetscaping including lighting, furniture, brick roadway, and coquina sidewalks.

Among the initial work by the contractor, J.B. Coxwell Contracting, Inc., will be: securing the laydown, or construction storage area, within the Toques parking lot; set up the maintenance of traffic plan and the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for phase 1; and layout the pedestrian access route.

The existing sightseeing vehicle stop at St. George St. and Hypolita St. will be relocated to the corner of Cordova St. and Hypolita St.

A construction commencement ceremony is tentatively planned for Monday, May 12.

Additional and more detailed information is available by contacting Reuben Franklin, project manager at 904.209.4279.

 

 

Source: City of St. Augustine