Tampa Bay Florida Department of Transportation
SR 581 Intersection Improvement at SR 54 441099-1-52-01
Project Details
Work TypeIntersection Improvement
PhaseCompleted
Limitsfrom south of Eagleston Blvd to SR 54
Project StartSeptember 22, 2022
Length.2 miles
CityWesley Chapel
CountyPasco
RoadBruce B Downs Blvd. SR 54 SR 581
Construction Cost$2.1 million
Estimated CompletionMay 30, 2023
ContractorCone and Graham, Inc.
Contact Information
Project Information
John McShaffrey 813-975-6930
roadwork@dot.state.fl.us
Media Contact
Kayla Mejia 813-975-6060
Kayla.Mejia@dot.state.fl.us
About
As of May 30, 2023, all work was completed and this project was final-accepted from the contractor.
This project made improvements to SR 581 (Bruce B. Downs Blvd.) from south of Eagleston Blvd. to SR 54. The improvements included closing the existing median at the shopping plaza entrance, extending the northbound left turn lane to SR 54, adding a traffic signal at Eagleston Blvd., adding a southbound U-turn lane, and adding pedestrian upgrades at the Eagleston Blvd. intersection with SR 581.
New Traffic Signals are Operational!
The traffic signals at the intersection of SR 581 (Bruce B. Downs Boulevard) and Eagleston Boulevard (first intersection south of SR 54) were put into full operation Monday morning, May 22, 2023.