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UPDATE: Lane Closures - South Magnolia Avenue

Post Date:10/25/2022 5:30 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2022) – In order to accommodate a sidewalk and road resurfacing project, lane closures have been extended effective immediately along South Magnolia Avenue, from State Road 40 to SE Eighth Street.

This project has been extended due to weather and material delays; however, the expected completion date is Wednesday, Nov. 30.

All necessary devices will be in place to redirect pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Construction will take place primarily Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. During construction times travelers may experience delays, noise, dust, and heavy equipment within the project areas.

For more information, please contact the City Engineer’s Office, Capital Projects Division at 352-629-8419.

(The original and corrected release is below for reference.)


OCALA, Fla. (May 3, 2022) – In order to accommodate a sidewalk and road resurfacing project, lane closures will be in place along South Magnolia Avenue, from State Road 40 to SE Eighth Street, beginning Wednesday, May 4 through Friday, Sept. 30.

(This release provides a corrected day of the week start time.  The original release, distributed on May 3 is below for reference.)


OCALA, Fla. (May 3, 2022) – In order to accommodate a sidewalk and road resurfacing project, lane closures will be in place along South Magnolia Avenue, from State Road 40 to SE Eighth Street, beginning Monday, May 4 through Friday, Sept. 30.

An open traffic lane will be maintained for the duration of the project, including access to the following detours. 

  •  Southbound Traffic: Left turn onto SW First Ave.
  • Westbound Traffic: Left turn onto SW First Ave.
  • Eastbound Traffic: Right turn onto SE Osceola Ave.

All necessary devices will be in place to redirect pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Construction will take place primarily Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. During construction times travelers may experience delays, noise, dust, and heavy equipment within the project areas.

Specific phase lane closure information will be distributed in advance of implementation.

A maintenance of traffic map for the project is attached to this release.  

(This release provides updated construction dates and detour routes. The original release, distributed on April 21 is below for reference)


OCALA, Fla. (April 21, 2022) – In order to accommodate a sidewalk and road resurfacing project, lane and sidewalk closures will be in place along South Magnolia Avenue, from State Road 40 to SE Eighth Street, beginning Monday, May 2 through Friday, Sept. 30.

All necessary devices will be in place to redirect pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Construction will take place primarily Monday through Friday,7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. During construction times travelers may experience delays, noise, dust, and heavy equipment within the project areas.

For more information, please contact the City Engineer’s Office, Capital Projects Division at 352-629-8419.

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