A bricking project along Ybor City’s Seventh Avenue is now underway.
Crews began replacing the street with bricks on July 29. The project’s first phase starts between North 15th and 17th Streets, according to a news release, and is expected to take two weeks.
Construction will be done one block at a time and will encompass 14 blocks in total, according to the release. Eventually, the entire roadway will be paved with bricks from Nick Nuccio Parkway to 26th Street.
Sidewalks on both sides of the street will stay open throughout the project. Street parking on Seventh Avenue between areas under construction will be closed. There will be business signage posted at every corner.
The city of Tampa said in the release the project is an effort to calm traffic and make the road safer for pedestrians. It also aims to promote other forms of transportation, boost local businesses and contribute to Ybor’s economic growth. Funding comes from the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency.
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