448735-1 U.S. 441 from Mills Street to College Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implemented operational improvements on U.S. 441 (State Road (S.R.) 44/S.R. 500/East Main Street/North Boulevard) from Mills Street to College Drive in Leesburg.

The project resurfaced all travel lanes, shoulders, and side street turnouts within the project limits. Other improvements included:

• Traffic signals and improved lighting for pedestrian safety at the intersections of U.S. 441 and S.R. 44 (East Dixie Avenue) and U.S. 441 and County Road (C.R.) 44.
• A 6-foot-wide sidewalk to fill gaps from Mills Street to S.R. 44, providing sidewalk connectivity.
• Extension of dual left-turn lanes at U.S. 441 and S.R. 44, and closure of the existing directional median at Nichols Drive.
• Addition of a dedicated right-turn lane at the RaceTrac gas station to improve traffic flow.
• Extension of the left-turn lane to North Lake Avenue for better traffic flow and enhanced safety. In addition, curbs and curb ramps at all side streets were upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and landscaping enhancements were provided along the corridor.