NE 8th AVE Crosswalks

NE 8th Avenue Crosswalks (200 – 500): The project includes the construction of two ADA compliant signalized pedestrian crosswalks across NE 8th Avenue at the intersections of NE 1st Street and NE Boulevard. Construction will begin on July 27, 2015 and is expected to be complete in 30 days. For more information, please contact Betsy Waite, project manager, via email at waiteed@cityofgainesville.org or by phone at 352‑393‑8405.

Example of the proposed signalized crosswalk at the intersection of NE 8th Ave and NE Blvd
Example of the proposed signalized crosswalk at the intersection of NE 8th Ave and NE Blvd

Recent Activity:

9/8/15

The NE 8th Ave Crosswalk project is complete!  Two crosswalks were installed along NE 8th Avenue with rectangular rapid flashing beacons.  The project began on 7/27/15 and completed on 9/8/15 (after multiple rain delays).  The project included the installation of handicap accessible ramps, brickwork, striping and signage and cost $54,376.

8th Ave Crosswalk

08/11/2015: Construction of the NE 8th Avenue Crosswalks is underway

NE 8th Ave Crosswalk Construction begins

Project Location Map:

NE 8th Ave signalized crosswalk project location map

Pre-Construction Photos:

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