The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will build four new sidewalk sections in Haines City to enhance pedestrian connectivity. These new segments will link to existing sidewalks, improving safety and accessibility for students walking to school from nearby neighborhoods.

Project Improvements Include: 

• Adding sidewalk along Hornet Drive, East Grace Avenue/Hornet Drive, South 20th Street and East Hinson Avenue
• Improving accessibility at curb ramps that do not currently meet ADA requirements
• Improving drainage and reconstructing sections of sidewalk that are broken or damaged
• Milling, resurfacing and adding crosswalks in the following locations:
  • across South 20th Street at East Hinson Avenue and at Grace Avenue
  • across Carol Avenue and Norma Avenue at South 20th Street
  • across South 21st Street and South 22nd Street at Carol Avenue
• Replacing driveway aprons that do not meet ADA requirements
• Replacing fence on the north side of Hornet Drive

The majority of the work is scheduled during the summer when school is out. Lane closures required once school is back in session will be done between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. or after 4:30 p.m.