Central Avenue New Bikeway from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue 440511-6-52-01
| Project Details |
| Work Type | Bike Lane/Sidewalk |
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| Phase | Completed |
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| Limits | 7th Ave to Florida Ave |
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| Project Start | September 30, 2024 |
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| Length | 4.5 miles |
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| City | Tampa |
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| County | Hillsborough |
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| Construction Cost | $5.03 million (combined w/Ola Ave Project) |
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| Estimated Completion | Spring 2026 |
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| Contractor | Blacktip Services, Inc. |
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All construction activities associated with this project were completed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
This project restriped the existing roadway by adding sharrows to accommodate an on-street bikeway along Central Avenue from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue in Tampa.
Improvements:
Contact Information
Project Information
Maricelle Venegas
813-975-6204
Maricelle.Venegas@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kayla Mejia
813-975-6060
Kayla.Mejia@dot.state.fl.us
added traffic calming elements along corridor
modified sidewalks and ADA ramps
added new striping to crosswalks
installed wayfinding signage
added bulb outs for on-street parking and pedestrian safety
installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Palm Avenue, Columbus Drive, Fern Street, and Flora Street
removed the existing traffic signal and added a four-way stop at Central Avenue and Lake Avenue
installed a new signal at Florida Avenue and 7th Avenue
This project was constructed in conjunction with the Ola Avenue new bikeway project from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue (Financial Project Number 440511-5-52-01).