Design Services for Dirksen Drive (CR 4162) (US 17/92 to Sunrise Boulevard)

To alleviate the substantial congestion on Dirksen Drive during periods of high congestion on Interstate 4, capacity improvements were recommended particularly the widening of Dirksen Drive to a 3-lane
undivided typical section configuration. Widening to 3-lanes will accommodate extra traffic demand and provide some benefit during Interstate 4 incidents. Coordination with the City of DeBary and FDOT
is expected. The County ROW Office will complete all services related to ROW acquisition including negotiations with existing private property owners. This project will consist of two phases – A Study Phase followed by a Design Phase.

Dirksen Drive (CR 4162) is a 2-lane undivided Urban Minor Arterial with open swale drainage that extends east-west from US 17/92 to Sunrise Boulevard within the City of DeBary in Volusia County, Florida. The land-use on both sides of Dirksen Drive is a mix of residential, commercial, and parkland (Gemini Springs Park) with dedicated left turn lanes provided at US 17/92, Gemini Springs State Park, Mansion Boulevard, River Village Drive, and Palm Road. Portions of the existing roadway contain superelevated horizontal curves and sight distance within the project limits is generally adequate. The posted speed limit along this corridor is 45mph between US 17/92 and Palm Road. Between Palm Road and Sunrise Boulevard, the posted speed limit reduces to 35mph. The north side of Dirksen Drive lacks
sidewalk up until approximately 160 feet west of Sunrise Boulevard. A shared-use path runs adjacent to the south side of Dirksen Drive from Mansion Boulevard to Sunrise Boulevard. At Mansion Boulevard,
the Springs-to-Springs Trail crosses Dirksen Drive. There is a marked crosswalk and a Trail Wayfinding sign at this location. Overhead utilities are found on the north side of the corridor. There is no street lighting on either side of Dirksen Road.