Email response from Wildwood City Manager
Coincidentally we emailed the Wildwood City Manager about this just a few days ago. This was his response...
Sent: Wed, Nov 16, 2022 10:28 am
Subject: RE: Sidwalk along 44
Mr. Lupini:
Thank you for your email and inquiry. The sidewalk is part of the FDOT’s resurfacing project on SR 44. It’s not a City project, so I can merely speculate why FDOT felt it prudent to include sidewalk in the project. It’s likely due to the forecasted urbanization on SR 44 and likelihood that the corridor will warrant a sidewalk in the not-so-distant future. They tend to design and construct with the future in mind. I’d argue that’s a smart business move.
Of note, they will be doing a similar project on US 301 from C-521 to SR 44 (sidewalk and resurfacing).
You will need to reach out to FDOT for a more formal answer. Let me know if you need a contact at FDOT, and I will provide you with one.
Regards,
Jason F. McHugh, CPM, AICP
City Manager
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