The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementing safety improvements and resurfacing the roadway along Granada Boulevard (State Road (S.R.) 40) from U.S. 1 to S.R. A1A (Ocean Shore Boulevard/South Atlantic Avenue), with the exception of the bridge over the Halifax River in Ormond Beach.

In addition to repaving this segment of S.R. 40, the travel lanes along this segment of Granada Boulevard will
be slightly narrowed to ten feet and subtle changes in the roadway alignment will be introduced to encourage slower driving speeds. Pedestrian safety improvements include a new mid-block pedestrian crossing between Vining Court and Bovard Avenue. Upgrades will also be made to existing crossings at Washington Street and west of Beach Street.

The mid-block crossings located west of Beach Street and located between Vining Court and Bovard Avenue will be slightly elevated to be level with the sidewalk and will include in-road lighting to further alert motorists of people crossing the roadway and encourage reduced speeds.

All three crossings will be equipped with a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) and overhead lighting to increase driver awareness and visibility of pedestrians. A PHB is an overhead traffic device that remains dark until a pedestrian activates the beacon, signaling for drivers to come to a stop and for pedestrians to cross. Audible pedestrian signals and detectible warning pads will also be installed at each crossing to provide accessibility for the visually impaired.

To learn more about Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB), including how to use them:

• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Video 
• How to Use the PHB

Intersection lighting will be upgraded, and new mast arm poles will be installed at the Ridgewood Avenue and S.R. A1A traffic signals. New bicycle lanes next to turn lanes, called keyholes, minor drainage improvements, median modifications, and a new directional median to reduce left-turn conflicts at Washington Street will also be included. Existing sidewalks and on-street parking will remain.