West Gore Street Phase II

R.P. Utility and Excavation anticipates the project will start on the west side of West Gore Street. The location is just east of the Orange Center Boulevard and West Gore Street merger. As work progresses, the contractor will continue to travel east towards Interstate-4 ending the project at Woods Avenue.

Please be advised, should the contractor experience unforeseen circumstances the information stated above is subject to change.

The city's Public Works Department is closely monitoring the global supply chain issue, labor shortages, and increases in the price of materials.

The competitive bid contractor and the city will strive to complete a capital improvement project on time and within budget. However, due to circumstances outside the control of both entities, there may be delays in necessary materials, potential for projects to be completed over budget, and potential delays.

We will continue to work with the community and our stakeholders to address the abovementioned issues and return normalcy to a community.

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Project work will occur Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. There may be times when night or work on Saturdays will be necessary. Night and Saturday work will only be necessary should unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather occur.

During construction, should an emergency occur, first responders and emergency vehicles will have priority access.

Other potential impacts are:

• The potential increase for noise during project hours.
  
  
• The installation of temporary traffic signs and message boards.
  
  
• Temporary road detours and road closures.
  
  
• Temporary sidewalk detours and sidewalk closures.
  
  
• There may be times when a driveway or entrance are briefly impacted.
  
  
• A temporary interruption for potable water service. The interruption is necessary for pressure and quality testing.
  
  
• The temporary installation of sanitary sewer by-pass pumps to maintain continuous sewer service.
  
  
• The temporary installation of de-watering systems for stabilization and excavation.

Should any of the potential impacts above occur, the contractor will attempt to find feasible solutions for residents and businesses. 

Potential Supply Chain Issues:

The city's Public Works Department is closely monitoring the global supply chain issue, labor shortages, and increases in the price of materials.

The competitive bid contractor and the city will strive to complete a capital improvement project on time and within budget. However, due to circumstances outside the control of both entities, there may be delays for necessary materials, potential for projects to be completed over budget, and potential delays.

We will continue to work with the community and our stakeholders to address the abovementioned issues and return normalcy to a community.

Potential Adverse Weather:

The contractor and city will monitor the weekly weather forecast. The contractor may elect not to work should rain or adverse weather be in the weather forecast, regardless if rain actually occurs.

Should a weather event occur, the contract may find it necessary to take one or two days to remediate the project area before beginning work again.

Potential Utility Conflicts:

Safety and maintaining continuous utility service are our number one priority. Delays like this are sometimes necessary to maintain our commitment. 

Capital improvement projects are fluid. Our consultant, contractor, and project manager do an excellent job designing, engineering, and constructing projects. However, once the contractor opens the roadway, it is not uncommon to find utilities not mapped, declared, or in conflict with the current design or path of the new utilities. 

The contractor may need to delay working until a solution is readily available to resolve the conflict. 

Unexpected Utility Damage (Non-City Utilities):

Please be advised, the contractor or the city cannot and will not make repairs to cable, internet, fiber lines, water or power lines.

Constituents must contact their service provider as soon as possible if this unforeseen event occurs.

The service provider will make repairs. Upon notifying the service provider, please contact the construction manager or inspector and inform them of your situation.

Where will the project take place?

The contractor will make utility improvements on West Gore Street between Woods Avenue and Lift Station Five, at the intersection of Orange Center Blvd and West Gore Street.

How long will the project take?

The contractor estimates the project will take one year to complete.

What if I have an emergency?

Should an emergency occur, first responders and emergency vehicles will have priority access.

What do I do if I experience an interruption in utility service or have a problem?

For Sanitary Sewer:
To report an unexpected sanitary sewer service outage, please contact the City of Orlando at 407.246.2213.

For Water and Power:
To report an unexpected power or water outage, please contact OUC at 407.423.9018.

How will this project impact me?

Constituents living near and around the project may experience road closures, detours, lane shifts, sidewalk closures, and sidewalk detours. There is a potential for an increase in noise during project hours.

Businesses and residents may experience temporary road closures, lane shifts, and sidewalk closures. There may be times when a driveway or parking lot will be briefly impacted. Should this occur, the city's contractor will coordinate with impacted businesses and residents to find feasible accommodations.

What are the project hours? When will work occur?

Work hours are between hours are 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Should the contractor experience adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances, night and work on Saturdays may become necessary.

I have concerns about traffic and pedestrians.

To maintain entrance and egress efficiency for Camping World and the MLS Stadium, the Project Management and Transportation Divisions will monitor scheduled events. Should it become necessary, one or both divisions will provide the competitive bid contractor with recommendations to remove opportunities for unnecessary stress placed upon city roadways.

You may also contact the city's Transportation Division to report a traffic or safety concern. Please dial 407.246.2281, and a transportation professional will assist you.

Will the city collect trash on its normal schedule?

Yes, the city will collect trash on its regular schedule. Should a missed collection occur, please dial 407.246.2314, or email swcustomersvc@orlando.gov.