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Central Avenue New Bikeway from 7th Avenue to Florida Avenue 440511-6-52-01

Project Details
Work Type	Bike Lane/Sidewalk
Phase	Completed
Limits	7th Ave to Florida Ave
Project Start	September 30, 2024
Length	4.5 miles
City	Tampa
County	Hillsborough
Construction Cost	$5.03 million (combined w/Ola Ave Project)
Estimated Completion	Spring 2026
Contractor	Blacktip Services, Inc.

About

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).