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Halfacre Construction Company completes Myrtle Street improvements
Halfacre Construction Company wrapped up the improvements for the west phase of Myrtle Street ahead of schedule.
Halfacre Construction Company (HalfacreConstruction.com), the area's oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company, wrapped up the improvements for the west phase of Myrtle Street ahead of schedule.
Halfacre Construction Company acted as the construction manager for the $1.2-million project. The west phase improvements began in early April 2016 and were completed a week ahead of schedule.
The construction took place within Sarasota city limits eastbound on Myrtle Street from the west side of Carolina Avenue to Old Bradenton Road and from the east side of Old Bradenton Road to the train tracks.
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Funded and approved by Sarasota County, the updates included milling and resurfacing the south side of the corridor, improving pedestrian lighting and installing a sidewalk and a new pedestrian bridge over Whitaker Bayou. A lane closure was needed in order to widen the road and perform the needed bridgework.
The dates for additional planned improvements have yet to be determined.
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About Halfacre Construction Company
As the area's oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company, Halfacre’s foundational strengths stand as evidence that its commercial and industrial construction projects will be delivered on time, within budget, with the utmost integrity and with the expertise and financial strength needed for success. Halfacre Construction also offers its expertise as a green building provider with the resources available to build viable, effective alternatives to reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources. Staff includes U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in green building practices and who possess a thorough grasp of the LEED Green Building Rating System. President Jack Cox serves as president of the Suncoast Charities for Children. For more information, please visit www.HalfacreConstruction.com.
