PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project proposes to widen approximately 1.3 miles of the existing two-lane Capital Circle SE from west of Woodville Highway to west of Crawfordville Road to a multi-lane urban principal arterial. The project design includes an urban typical section consisting of three 12-foot travel lanes in the eastbound direction and four 12-foot travel lanes in the westbound direction utilizing a 36-foot grass median. The typical section includes a 4-foot bicycle lane in each direction with a 5-foot sidewalk and 10-foot meandering sidewalk located on the southside and northside of the roadway, respectively. The project includes curb and gutter, stormwater improvements and landscaped median and borders. The posted speed limit will be 45 mph.

PROJECT PURPOSE & COMPONENTS:
The proposed project was identified in the Blueprint 2000 & Beyond Project Definitions Report as part of the Map 4 Project Summary.

The major construction activities associated with the proposed improvements involve the following:

• Placement of additional stabilized base and flexible pavement;
• Installation of new drainage facilities;
• Addition of thru lanes and signal upgrades at major intersections;
• Connections from sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Capital Circle to the St. Marks multi-use trail;
• Capability to expand or add transportation, transit, multi-modal, pedestrian, etc. improvements along the existing corridor;
• Placement of new signs and pavement markings;
• Preparation of a Traffic Control Plan.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:
The project is currently in the design phase and is scheduled for completion in September 2007. Both right-of-way and construction phases for this project are not contained within the Master Plan, however, Blueprint 2000 is seeking to leverage its funding by applying for Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funding and other federal and state transportation funding programs.

MANAGEMENT:
This project is being managed by Blueprint 2000 & Beyond.

PROJECT OWNER:
Florida Department of Transportation and Blueprint 2000 & Beyond Intergovernmental Agency.

PROJECT COST:
Right-of-Way and Construction costs are estimated to be $25 million.

Project Map:
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