Heads up, Charlotte County commuters: roadwork is coming down the pipe. An advisory released yesterday informs residents of impending intermittent lane closures on Midway Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Aaron Street, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on both Thursday and Friday.
The closures are due to Blue Streak's installation of underground fiber, so expect some slowdowns if you're driving through that stretch. While the stop-and-go might be an inconvenience, it's all in the name of progress—upgrades to our city's connectivity are at stake, after all. And, with workers on site, the Public Works Department is urging motorists to "remain alert at all times and to exercise caution when traveling in the vicinity of construction zones."
You can reach out directly to William Phillips at Blue Streak, the point person coordinating this effort. The phone number provided for such inquiries is 727-687-2819, so don't hesitate to call if this planned work throws a spanner in your day-to-day schedule.
