Upcoming City Construction on SW 6th Street & What It Means for Our Campus

Dear Blue Wave Families, As if one major project weren’t exciting enough 😊, I wanted to share an important update that will be happening alongside construction of our new, state-of-the-art, air-conditioned gymnasium. The City of Gainesville will soon begin a significant resurfacing and safety improvement project on SW 6th Street, directly adjacent to our campus. While the timing may feel a bit overwhelming, this project ultimately brings meaningful long-term benefits for safety, accessibility, and traffic flow around P.K. Yonge.

What to Expect from the City’s Project

• Project start: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Estimated completion: Fall 2026
• Scope: Resurfacing SW 6th Street from Depot Avenue to SW 16th Avenue

In addition to resurfacing, the project includes several upgrades designed to improve safety for all road users:

• A new pedestrian crossing at the P.K. Yonge driveway, including Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
• Dedicated turn lanes (northbound left and southbound right) into P.K. Yonge
• Sidewalk repairs
• ADA-compliant curb ramp modifications
• Lane repurposing, resulting in two travel lanes (one in each direction), with the addition of on-street parking and bike lanes

Traffic During Construction

• Traffic lanes will be periodically shifted, but two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the project.
• Turn lanes into the school will remain open during peak drop-off and pick-up times.

We are in close communication with the City and will continue to monitor conditions closely. As with our campus construction, we will adjust procedures as needed, always keeping student and community safety as our highest priority.

City Project Contacts

For families who would like additional details directly from the City:

• Project Manager: Rod Antunes, PhD, PE 📞 352-393-8408 | 📧 pereiraantunesr1@gainesvillefl.gov
• City Engineer: Chase Knight, PhD, PE 📞 352-393-8407 | 📧 knightc1@gainesvillefl.gov

We are deeply grateful for your continued patience, flexibility, and partnership as we navigate this unique moment—one that brings short-term inconvenience but long-term gains for our campus and surrounding community. Thank you for leaning into this season with the same care and cooperation that make P.K. Yonge such a special place.