Construction Timeline
Begin Construction: March 2004
End Construction: October 2006

On October 4th, 2006, the I-95 Mobility 2000 project office completed the third of eight (8) projects along the Palm Beach County I-95 corridor. This project began south of SR 80, and included the Southern Boulevard Interchange from Parker Avenue to Gem Lake Drive, ending just north of SR 80.

The $34.4 million project, which began in March of 2002, improved the interchange of SR 80 and I-95, to allow for the widening of I-95 as well as for future railroad improvements to the area. The work included the installation of two (2) new bridges on Southern Boulevard, the raising and widening of SR 80, and the widening of I-95 with provisions for an HOV lane to be added at a later date. The project also included drainage improvements, retaining walls, signing and pavement marking, lighting, landscaping, irrigation and communications elements.

Archer Western Contractors were awarded the contract, and given an original contract time of 950 days for completion. Due to the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005, and in addition to other inclement weather, the project was extended by an additional 73 days. However, the contractor completed the project ahead of schedule, utilizing only 941 out of the 1,023 contract days allowed. The project also finished under budget of the original contract amount by approximately $150,000.

INTERESTING FACTS

Over 30.5 miles of temporary barrier wall were used during construction.

Over 216 miles of temporary striping was placed on the roadway throughout the project.