CREWS SPOTTED DOWNTOWN PAINTING OVER A CROSSWALK NEAR LAKE EOLA
The City of Orlando has begun repainting a list of high-visibility crosswalks and intersections to comply with a directive issued by the Florida Department of Transportation, which in turn is complying with a directive issued by the Federal government.
The move follows a review that identified non-standard safety enhancements, including decorative markings, as inconsistent with updated state traffic-control standards. Once repainted, all crosswalks will use standard white striping.
The city was given until September 4, to make corrections itself or risk the state completing the work and billing Orlando for the costs. FDOT also reserved the option to withhold state transportation funding if compliance was not met.
As of Wednesday, August 27, city crews are already working through the morning hours, typically from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with closures and lane reductions planned at affected sites. Motorists are advised to expect delays and follow posted detours while work is ongoing. Traffic will be impacted at the following intersections.
- South Rosalind Avenue at East Jackson Street
- Church Street at South Rosalind Avenue
- Magnolia Avenue at East Concord Street
- Orange Avenue at Concord Street
- North Orange Avenue at East Central Boulevard
- South Orange Avenue at East Pine Street
- South Orange Avenue at Church Street
- Summerlin Avenue at Washington Street
- Amelia Street at Ronald Blocker Avenue
- Amelia Street at Chatham Avenue
- Amelia Street at Putnam Avenue
- Central Boulevard at North Eola Drive
- West Kaley Avenue at South Division Avenue
- Corrine Drive at East End Avenue
City transportation officials said they will comply with the directive while continuing to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety in future projects.
