Alachua County announced Tuesday that it recently launched its “Road Projects” website to keep residents informed on the progress of ongoing road work and upcoming projects.
The digital resource will highlight the county’s Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), which is a $250 million, 10-year initiative funded from the Wild Spaces & Public Places surtax, gas tax, property taxes and state and federal grants.
The TCIP will not only feature road upgrades, but also include improved traffic signals, multi-use trails, new sidewalks and safer pedestrian crossings.
“Keeping our residents informed about these projects is critical,” said Alachua County Commission Chair Charles Chestnut IV in a press release. “Investing in our transportation system is investing in our community’s safety, connectivity, and future. With a clear plan and full transparency, our community can follow along as we deliver on these long-awaited capital investments.”
County staff have completed 22 projects totaling $13.6 million since the program was approved in May 2023. An additional 55 projects — totaling over $75 million — are in the planning stages or under construction for 2025 and 2026.
Residents can review comprehensive information for each project by watching videos, exploring infographics and visual data, viewing the live interactive map, and reviewing major milestones.
Click here to go to the Road Projects website.
Residents can also sign up for updates at the bottom of the page by entering their email addresses.
Predicting, it’s going to be light on content.
Why predict? Go to the site, it’s heavy on content.
On their site, looking for info on why NW 23rd Ave is taking so long, there’s absolutely no information other than a pat on the back press release from 2024 stating that the project will be completed in Jan 2025 (clearly it’s not, and doesn’t look like it will be anytime soon). Would be great to know why a project is running half a year late.
Oddly, they also incorrectly list it as NE 23rd Ave which I guess is hand in hand with the quality of information they provide.
The project isn’t late. The overall plan for all roads was only adopted less than 2 years ago. It started last year. If you’ve ever worked on roads you’d know there’s tons of reasons why “completion dates” aren’t exact and always estimated.
Unfortunately, planned construction dates are subject to change due to factors outside our control.
I’m looking at the site and can’t find the typo you referenced. I see the correct name in three places. If you’ll let me know, I will correct it.
I have serious concern about the deteriorating condition of roads in [specific area or neighborhood], which has become increasingly hazardous and frustrating for residents and commuters alike.
The issues are widespread and persistent, including:
• Deep potholes and uneven surfaces on [specific streets or intersections].
• Poor drainage leading to dangerous puddling and erosion.
• Temporary patches that quickly degrade, making long-term conditions worse.
These conditions not only damage vehicles and increase maintenance costs for residents, but they also pose a safety risk to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It reflects poorly on the county commitment to maintaining essential infrastructure.
Given the taxes and fees paid by residents, we expect basic services such as road maintenance to be handled with diligence and accountability. The current state suggests either mismanagement or underinvestment, both of which require urgent correction. The Alachua County BCC should be more concerned with core services and not with social programs.