Drivers traveling through St. Augustine's King Street corridor should brace for construction delays starting next week. The City of St. Augustine is launching its water main improvement project, which aims to renew the aging infrastructure but will cause traffic disruptions in the area. According to a city announcement, work is set to begin on Monday and will impact traffic from the intersection of US1 to Riberia Street.
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) signs will be erected to help drivers navigate the construction zones. While there may be the temptation to zoom past the orange barriers and waving flags, safety is paramount. The city urges motorists to "use caution in the area and follow all posted signs and flagmen" as the roadwork unfolds. This bout of construction is spearheaded by TB Landmark, the contractor tasked by the city to breathe new life into its water mains.
The improvements on King Street are part of a broader series of upgrades in St. Augustine, known for its historic architecture and tourism. The water main project is separate from another major construction effort—the bridge replacement project led by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which is expected to begin later this summer.
