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Construction for A1A intersection improvements at Mary Street begins

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin intersection improvement work on State Road A1A at Mary Street starting Monday, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

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The improvements include adding a southbound left turn lane from A1A to Mary Street and a northbound left turn lane from A1A to Riverside Boulevard. Other incidental construction work includes roadway milling and resurfacing, base work, shoulder treatment, minor drainage improvements, highway signage and sidewalk and bicycle path work.

To safely complete the roadway construction work, periodic daytime and nighttime lane closures should be expected Monday through Sunday.

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P&S Paving, Inc. is expected to complete the $1.2 million improvements by early 2023. Construction completion times are estimates and subject to change.

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