Crews installing the new water transmission main are now concentrating installation near Woods Avenue to Tavernier Creek Crossing in Islamorada. To allow for the work, a new traffic pattern will be installed at various intersections.
The crew will install approximately 1,000 feet of new drinking water pipe per week, then temporarily repave the area, and move the 2,000-foot work zone north in 1,000-foot increments.
What to expect
Two southbound lanes and one northbound lane will remain open on U.S. 1, Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Woods Ave intersection will remain fully open Intersections at Royal Poinciana Boulevard, Palm Avenue, Plantation Avenue, Sunshine Boulevard, and Bessie Road will have restrictions for short time periods; at peak times. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be present to help direct traffic, and traffic signals will be adjusted as needed.
Allow extra travel time to get to and from work and school during peak hours.
The traffic control plan was approved by the Florida Department of Transportation ( with input from Monroe County Public Schools and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Motorists are reminded the speed limit is 35 MPH through the work zone. Access to all businesses will be maintained, and businesses will be notified in advance of work taking place near their location.
Questions can be directed to community@fkaa.com. After-hours support is available at 305-296-2454.
— Keys Weekly staff report
BOX OUT
Woods Ave – No planned restrictions.
Royal Poinciana Boulevard (Est. 10/30, 3-5 days)
• Yes: Left and right turns from U.S. 1 onto Royal Poinciana.
• No: Left or right-hand turns from Royal Poinciana onto U.S. 1.
Palm Avenue (Est. 11/4, 3-5 days)
• Yes: Right turns onto Palm Avenue and onto U.S. 1.
• No: Left-hand turns onto Palm Avenue or onto U.S.1.
Plantation Avenue / Sunshine Boulevard (Date TBD, 5-7 days)
• Yes: Right-hand turns to and from Plantation Avenue and Sunshine Boulevard.
• No: Left-hand turns to and from Plantation Avenue and Sunshine Boulevard.
Bessie Road (Date TBD, 5-7 days)
• Yes: Right turns to and from Bessie Road.• No: Left-hand turns to and from Bessie Road; crossover U.S. 1 to Plantation Ave.
