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Motorists expected to encounter delays on Blanton Road

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A resurfacing project on Blanton Road, between Parrish Grove Road to 21st Street, was set to begin on March 7 and is expected to conclude in 21 days, according to a Pasco County news release.

The county shared the information to alert motorists to be aware of the resurfacing project, which will result in single-lane closures and minor delays on the road.

The work involves resurfacing the existing road and adding new pavement markings, with the goal of creating better roadway conditions, according to the release.

Work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout the duration of the project, the news release says.

Motorists should expect to see message boards to direct traffic.

Asphalt Paving Systems Inc., is the contractor for this Pasco County public works project.

For a map of the project, visit bit.ly/3JRz6Vq.

Published March 09, 2022

Zephyrhills approves street resurfacings

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Two dozen streets throughout the City of Zephyrhills are set to be improved this year.

The Zephyrhills City Council on Oct. 25 unanimously approved a construction agreement with Zephyrhills-based Asphalt Paving Systems Inc., to resurface a total of 24 streets within the city limits.

Total cost of the work is not to exceed $598,572, slightly under the city’s budgeted amount of $600,000 for the project.

The streets will be repaired with either cape seal or double-micro surfacing, according to Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe.

The agreement — part of a piggyback bid with Lee County in southwest Florida — calls for work to be fully completed within 45 calendar days of the notice of commencement.

The action came following a staff recommendation from the city manager and Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc.

The Zephyrhills streets to be resurfaced include:

  • 14th Avenue — First Street to DE West
  • Ninth Avenue — U.S. 301 to First Street
  • 10th Street — North Avenue to 12th Avenue
  • Lincoln Avenue — Airport Road to Parker Street
  • Parker Street — Lincoln Avenue to Kennedy Avenue
  • King Street — Lincoln Avenue to Kennedy Avenue
  • Freefall Avenue — Chancey Road to DE West
  • 13th Street — North Avenue to 16th Street
  • B Avenue — Eighth Street to 20th Street
  • 23rd Street — Sixth Avenue to Heights Avenue
  • Park Drive: This road is a loop that begins and ends at Fifth Avenue
  • Pretty Pond Road — Greenslope Drive to new construction match line
  • 17th Street — Fifth Avenue to North Avenue
  • Fort King Road — North Avenue to 15th Avenue right of way
  • 16th Avenue — U.S. 301 to Fort King Road
  • Airtime Avenue — Skydive Lane to DE East
  • Skydive Lane — Freefall Avenue to Gate South right of way
  • Sun Path Avenue — Skydive Lane to DE West
  • Flight Line Avenue — Skydive Lane to DE West
  • Greenslope Drive — Daughtery Road to Kossik Road
  • A Avenue — 20th Street to Eighth Street alley west
  • Ninth Street — South Avenue to C Avenue
  • 13th Avenue — 14th Street to Eighth Street

• Zephyrhills Water Park north and south side parking area

Published November 10, 2021

Wire Road pavement work is underway in Zephyrhills

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The Wire Road pavement rehabilitation program began this week in Zephyrhills, and is expected to be completed around Sept. 17, according to a Pasco County news release.

During the project, crews will focus on road base rehabilitation, milling, resurfacing and new pavement markings, the release says.

The project includes work along the entire three-mile stretch of Wire Road, from County Road 54 to U.S. 301, which also is known as Gall Boulevard.

Northbound and southbound lanes will be under construction with single lane closures, the news release says.

The project work hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Message boards will be used to direct traffic.

The project is expected to take 32 days to complete, depending on the weather.

Asphalt Paving Systems is the contractor for this project, being done for the county’s public works department.

Published August 18, 2021