YBOR CITY, Fla. – A project to re-brick Ybor City’s historic 7th Avenue begins today, Monday, July 29th. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow on this bustling street.
Funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the project will be completed in phases. The first phase, focusing on the block between North 15th and 17th Streets, is expected to take two weeks, with work progressing one block at a time. Ultimately, the project will cover fourteen blocks along 7th Avenue, stretching from Nick Nuccio Parkway to 26th Street.
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While sidewalks on both sides of the street will remain open during construction, street parking in this area will be temporarily unavailable. Business signage will be strategically placed to guide patrons to their destinations.
Visitors are encouraged to utilize the TECO Line Streetcar as a convenient and eco-friendly transportation option to Ybor City during the construction period.
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The project is anticipated to foster alternative transportation methods, strengthen local businesses, and stimulate economic growth within Ybor City, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and job seekers alike. The use of authentic historic bricks will reinforce the area’s rich heritage and allow both residents and visitors to experience the city’s past in a more tangible way.
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