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1. What does the project entail?

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has initiated a road-widening project on U.S. 1 from Pine Street north to Cidco Road in Cocoa. The project involves widening U.S. 1 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes, curb and gutter improvements, traffic signals, lighting, sidewalks, and installation of storm water pipes to improve drainage along the roadway. For more information, please call 321-433-8510 or visit the

FDOT Project Page.

2. What is the project timeline?

The project began in June 2013. It is expected to be completed in spring 2016. For more information, please call 321-433-8510 or visit the

FDOT Project Page.

3. What is the City’s contribution to this project?

The U.S. 1 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), in partnership with the City of Cocoa, entered into a local planning agreement with FDOT, in which the CRA committed $1.5 million for landscape, hardscape, and lighting upgrades to the roadway. Additionally, the Cocoa Utilities Department has made a monetary contribution to the project to replace aging water mains and wastewater pipes. For more information, please call 321-433-8510.

FDOT Project Page.

4. What is the current status of the project?

The widening of the southbound lanes has been completed; construction on the northbound lanes has begun. Landscaping and stamped concrete medians are upcoming for both south and northbound lanes. For more information, please call 321-433-8510 or visit the

FDOT Project Page.