US 92/SR 600/ Gandy Boulevard (East of 4th Street to Westshore Boulevard)

KCA was selected by FDOT District Seven to conduct a PD&E study for Gandy Boulevard from East of 4th Street North in Pinellas County to Westshore Boulevard in Hillsborough County as well as prepare 15% Line and Grade design for the project segment from 4th Street North to west of the Gandy Bridge. The contract has an option for additional design services necessary to accelerate the project development. This project’s purpose is to reduce traffic congestion and improve bicycle and pedestrian accommodations along Gandy Boulevard including the existing eastbound and westbound bridges. The improvements will extend the existing controlled access facility on Gandy Boulevard and connect to the Selmon West Extension in Hillsborough County. The 7-mile, four-lane divided facility is classified as an urban principal arterial and is part of FDOT’s Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). The PD&E will evaluate improvements including grade separations at major intersections and widening Gandy Boulevard to six lanes. Bridge widening and/or replacement will also be evaluated as part of this project. KCA will develop three alternatives, analyze the need for managed lanes, and assess the project’s impact on the social, economic, cultural, natural, and physical environment.