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1. What does the project entail?

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has initiated a road-widening project on U.S. 1 from Pine Street north to Cidco Road in Cocoa. The project involves widening U.S. 1 from four lanes to six lanes, curb and gutter improvements, traffic signals, lighting, sidewalks, and installation of storm water pipes to improve drainage along the roadway.

2. What is the project timeline?

The project began in June 2013. It is expected to be completed in spring 2016.

3. What is the City’s contribution to this project?

The U.S. 1 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), in partnership with the City of Cocoa, entered into a local planning agreement with FDOT, in which the CRA committed $1.5 million for landscape, hardscape, and lighting upgrades to the roadway. Additionally, the Cocoa Utilities Department has made a monetary contribution to the project to replace aging water mains and waste-water pipes.

4. What is the current status of the project?

The widening of the southbound lanes has been completed; construction on the northbound lanes has begun. Landscaping and stamped concrete medians are upcoming for both south and northbound lanes.

5. Who can I contact with questions and/or concerns regarding the project?

Please contact Susan McGrady, CRA Program Manager, at (321) 433-8510 or smcgrady@cocoafl.org.

6. Where can I find more information regarding the road-widening project?

Visit FDOT’s U.S. 1 project update page here.