st augDowntown Improvement Construction will begin on Monday, April 21 which will necessitate to closure of Hypolita St. between Charlotte St. and St. George St. 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 ceremony marking the project’s commencement is tentatively planned for Monday, May 12 with details to follow.

Additional information is available by calling 904.209.4279.

 

 

Source: City of St. Augustine