Weems Road Projects
Weems Road Pedestrian and Street Safety (PASS) Project
The Weems Road Pedestrian and Street Safety (PASS) project will enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility in the area, as well as improve the drainage system to reduce roadway flooding experienced along the corridor in the past. Phase 1 of the Weems PASS project included enhancements along Weems Road between Easterwood Drive and the railroad tracks and a roundabout at the Easterwood Drive and Weems Road intersection, which was completed in 2012. Phase 2 of this infrastructure project includes building a sidewalk on the west side of the road and a 12 foot wide multi-use trail on the east side of the road from the railroad tracks to Mahan Drive. Additionally, the project includes water and sewer enhancements, the construction of a new bridge structure at the outfall of the existing stormwater facility and a roundabout at the intersection of Weems Road and Eliza Road.
Background
Keeping area residents and businesses informed on this project is a top priority. A public meeting was held in June of 2017 to share initial design plans with residents and collect their feedback. Since that time, City staff has also attended multiple meetings with the Weems Planation Homeowners Association. Prior to and throughout construction, additional outreach is planned to ensure that residents and businesses stay up to date on this project, which represents a significant investment in quality infrastructure for our community.
Conceptual Plan
Detour & Construction Information
Starting Tuesday, June 25, Weems Road will be closed to thru traffic. The closure is located from the railroad tracks to just south of Eliza Road. The intersection of Eliza Road and Weems Road is currently open. The intersection will remain open for the next four weeks, at which time, construction to build the roundabout will begin and the intersection will be closed. Every effort is being made to maintain local access to businesses and residences in the area.
Once crews begin construction on the roadway enhancements north of the new roundabout, they will construct a temporary lane on the west side of Weems Road to allow two-way traffic to continue north of the closure all the way to Mahan Drive. Work to build the new bridge just north of the railroad tracks is anticipated to begin later this fall, at which time the road closure will be extended to that location.
This project is anticipated to be complete by late 2020.
Additional Information
For questions about this project, contact us at Weems@Talgov.com.
Weems Road Extension Project
As part of the City of Tallahassee's commitment to investing in its infrastructure, on Monday, April 29, crews began construction of a new two-lane road that will extend Weems Road from Mahan Drive to Capital Circle via a connection at Automotive Way. Once completed, this new route will help alleviate traffic in the area near the Capital Circle and Mahan Drive intersection, which sees an average of 80,000 cars per day.
Work includes building a new stormwater facility, the construction of approximately 350 feet of bridge and 1,000 feet of roadway, landscaping and modifying two existing intersections. Additionally, a 10-foot-wide trail will be constructed that will tie into the sidewalk along Automotive Way and connect to the Goose Pond Trail as part of the Greenway Master Plan. The project is anticipated to be complete by summer 2020.
During construction, impacts to traffic are anticipated to be minimal. Temporary lane and road closures will be necessary once crews begin working on the modifications of the intersections located at either end of the project. Signage and notification of these temporary traffic modifications will be shared with the public in advance.
Additionally, every effort is being made to ensure that access to businesses located near the work zone is maintained at all times; this includes building a temporary driveway for the businesses located on Weems Road just north of Mahan Drive (Market Liquors and Country Dollar).
For questions about this project, contact us at Weems@Talgov.com.