After a decade of discussion, construction to address traffic safety on Drew Street in Clearwater is slated to begin early next year, according to the city.
Drew Street is a main east-west thoroughfare in Clearwater and has had more than 1,000 crashes in the past 10 years. The construction plan, which the City Council approved in 2024, will create left-turn lanes at crash-prone intersections, controlled crossing for pedestrians and separated bike lanes, among other enhancements.
The plan the council approved is different from a previous version from 2018 that focused on reducing driver speeds. Residents, business owners and city officials were divided on the best way to increase safety on the crash-prone road, delaying its adoption…