Perdido Key, a barrier island, is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore chain of islands that stretches for hundreds of miles along the Intracoastal Waterway. Perdido Key is home to a community of active, engaged people who embrace infrastructure improvements that enhance their lifestyle.
Two separate projects were undertaken by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to design a multi-use path that extends from River Road to the Alabama/Florida State line along Perdido Key Drive (formerly State Road 292.) The intent of the project is to construct an 8’ concrete multi-use path along the north side of Perdido Key Drive. The project was prompted by pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in recent years. Design Contracts were initiated by FDOT in 2017, with subsequent Contract Amendments through 2019. American Consulting was engaged in the design portion from the Alabama State Line to the West Entrance of Perdido Key State Park. Inovia Consulting Group was engaged in the design portion of the pathway from the West Entrance of Perdido Key State Park to Gongora Road.
On November 6, 2019, Escambia County took ownership of Perdido Key Drive from Gongora Drive to the Alabama State line through a Transfer Agreement with FDOT. At the time of the ownership transfer, design and permitting was not completed. Design services are needed to finalize the design and to complete utility coordination and permitting prior to any commencement of construction activities. The Design Assignment Agreements would allow Escambia County to complete the multi-use pathway, enriching the community with safe passage for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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