Betton Hills Area Improvements

McCord Pond Drainage Ditch Improvements

The McCord Drainage Ditch Project will address erosion and maintenance access issues along the McCord Pond drainage ditch, starting at Betton Road and ending 300 feet north of Post Road (behind Ashford Club Apartments). Erosion along this segment of the ditch has caused steep side slopes and deep drop-offs, and the wooden retaining wall located north of Post Road, which has reached the end of its useful life, restricts proper access for maintenance. Construction is anticipated to last 9 months, starting in 2021. Read more here.

Lee Avenue Drainage Improvements

As part of our continued dedication to improve existing drainage infrastructure and mitigate drainage issues in Betton Hills and throughout the community, the City of Tallahassee has undertaken the Lee Avenue Drainage Improvement Study. Some of the existing stormwater infrastructure in Betton Hills is inadequate to handle runoff from regularly occurring rainfall events. As a result, many homeowners throughout the area are experiencing regular yard flooding. Some owners on Lee Avenue and W. Randolph Circle have reported flooding in their garages and homes. Project design is anticipated to be complete in 2020, construction to begin in 2021. Read more here.

Betton Road Traffic and Pedestrian Enhancement Project

The Betton Road Traffic and Pedestrian Enhancement Project will improve pedestrian safety and connectivity on Betton Road, while also creating traffic calming measures between Thomasville Road and Centerville Road. As part of the project, the buffer between the sidewalk and the street will be enhanced by slightly reducing the widths of each travel lane. Additionally, raised medians will be constructed in the center turn lane in select areas that will not impede access to adjacent driveways. The road will also be repaved as part of the project. Construction is anticipated to last 12 months, starting spring 2021. Read more here.

Hickory & Spruce Water Main Improvement Project

The Hickory and Spruce Water Main Improvement project includes replacing aging and undersized water main infrastructure along Hickory Avenue, Spruce Avenue, Chouteau Avenue and Sycamore Street in the Betton Hills Neighborhood. As part of this project, the City will also install additional hydrants to improve fire protection. This work is being done in advance of and in coordination with the City’s roadway resurfacing program. Construction will start spring 2021, lasting 12 months. Read more here.