Final Phase of FAMU Way Begins
Construction Begins to Extend FAMU Way from Gamble Street to Lake Bradford Road
August 13, 2019
A project more than 10 years in the making will soon begin its final phase of construction. This week, crews will begin prep work for Phase 3 of the FAMU Way Extension Project, which includes extending the roadway from Gamble Street to Lake Bradford Road.
Community meetings for this milestone project began in 2008 to address the need for an additional east-west corridor that would enhance traffic flow. As plans progressed and the conversation continued with the community during many meetings and workshops over the years, the project grew to be much more than a road project. Coupled with the creation of Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s Capital Cascades Trail, the FAMU Way extension became a vision and path toward revitalizing Southside Tallahassee. During the design and planning stages, it was often predicted that this would be the most beautiful road in Tallahassee.
The first two phases of the project transformed the roadway with a deep and dangerous ditch running alongside it into a safe and reliable corridor, fit for multiple modes of transportation. These phases included extending FAMU Way from Wahnish Way to Gamble Street and created three roundabouts, wide sidewalks, a multi-use trail, a community gathering place at Lake Anita, a playground, landscaping and more. Phase 3 will continue this momentum, following the same design aesthetics and attention to detail.
As work on Phase 3 of the project begins, a fence will be installed around the construction zone for the safety of workers and area residents. In the coming weeks, site preparation will occur including some tree removal. Portions of the wood from select trees will be preserved for future projects that will enhance the public space and commemorate the memories and history of the area.
Phase 3 of the FAMU Way Extension Project is anticipated to be complete in late 2020. For more information about this and other City-related projects, visit Talgov.com/Projects.
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