$4.3M Redesign Project To Improve Safety Of Brandon Intersection

BRANDON, FLA — A $4.3 million intersection improvement project in Brandon will not only allow for better traffic flow but will made the area safer for drivers and pedestrians, Hillsborough County officials announced this week.

Work at the intersection of North Valrico Road and Front Street will begin in early 2022 and will be completed late in the year, officials said. County officials are designing the project to comply with Vision Zero safety principles and to improve the capacity of cars that the intersection can handle, the county said in a news release Wednesday.

A study done showed that by installing a traffic signal at the intersection, dangerous conditions for cars entering Valrico Road from Front Street would be alleviated. The project will also add turn lanes at the intersection, which will improve traffic flow, county officials said.

The project includes the following resigned elements:

• Installing northbound and southbound left-turn lanes
• Adding a traffic signal with mast arms and pedestrian signals
• Installing and improving sidewalks for pedestrian connectivity
• Adding curb and gutter improvements and relocating water and sewer utilities
• Improve the vertical profile of Front Street and the CSX railroad crossing

County officials said that a public input period would begin Thursday and run through Wednesday, Nov. 24. Residents are welcomed to provide feedback on the project at this site.

Questions in English or Spanish about the virtual public engagement for this project may be directed to the Customer Service Center at (813) 635-5400.