Pensacola Street Underground Utility Project

As part of its commitment to ensuring reliable service, the City of Tallahassee is planning a utility improvement project along a portion of Pensacola Street. The project includes the replacement of existing water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

The project limits, which are shown on the map, run from Lorene Street to South Macomb Street.

During construction, travel lanes will need to be closed within the work zone, but one lane will remain open. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Construction will be phased to minimize traffic impacts.

After the utility construction is complete, the roadway will be resurfaced, and the curbs, sidewalks and other surfaces disturbed by construction activities will be restored to existing or better condition.

This project represents the significant investment by the City toward maintaining and improving our infrastructure system. We anticipate construction beginning after the last home football games for FSU and FAMU in fall 2021. Construction is anticipated to take 6-8 months to complete. Check back for project updates.

If you have questions or comments regarding these planned activities, please contact Brian Moody with the City's Underground Utility and Public Infrastructure Department at 850-891-6163 or Brian.Moody@Talgov.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the project's scope? The West Pensacola Street Utility Improvements project includes the replacement of existing sanitary sewer, potable water and stormwater infrastructure in W. Pensacola St. from Lorene Street to S. Macomb Street. The project will replace approximately 2,250 linear feet of existing 6-inch diameter water main and associated valves, services, meters, fire hydrants and other appurtenances. The project will also replace approximately 2,100 linear feet of existing sewer mains, manholes and sewer services. Approximately 800 linear feet of storm drain will be replaced along with the associated manholes and curb inlets.
2. What are the benefits of this project? This project will replace aging utility infrastructure to reduce service interruptions caused by maintenance and repair activities. This will allow the City to continue providing reliable, quality service for area businesses and residents. The project also will enhance fire protection in the area by upsizing the mains and adding additional hydrants.
3. Who is managing/administering the project? Design Project Manager: Brian Moody, City of Tallahassee
4. When will the project begin, and how long it will last? The project is currently in the procurement phase. The project is expected to be advertised for bids in June 2021. Construction is expected to begin in November 2021 (after the last home football games of the season for both FSU and FAMU) and last for approximately 6 to 8 months.
5. What will the contractor's working hours be? The contractor’s work hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
6. Are road closures expected? Travel lanes will be closed within the work zone, but one lane will remain open. Access to driveways will be maintained throughout construction as the work zone progresses in phases along W. Pensacola Street.
7. What can be expected in terms of restoration? Most of the work will occur in the roadway and the roadway will be resurfaced once the utility improvements are complete. All other disturbed areas will be restored to their previous condition, including replacement of sod, sidewalk, driveways, etc. where impacted by construction activities.