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Midway Drainage Improvement Project
CIP No. 01907077
BCC District 5
Estimated at more than $30M in proposed improvements, the Midway Drainage Improvement Project will transform the community. Flooding has been a concern in the Midway community for years. After updating the drainage basin study in 2021, residents shared their experiences and concerns, and helped the County identify specific locations prone to flooding. Initially designed as two bid packages, to construct much needed drainage improvements in a timely manner, Seminole County has broken the project up into a phased approach using eight smaller sub-bid packages.
Bid Package 1: (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E)
Bid Package 2: (2A, 2B, 2C)
Current Status
The first three phases of the project to begin are Phase 1A, 1B, and 2B. These phases began construction in early 2026.
Phase 1A
Phase 1A of the Midway Drainage Improvement Project encompasses drainage improvements on Jack Court, Hughey Street, Sipes Avenue, Dixon Avenue, and Water Street including the installation of 18”-48” drainage pipes and work in the IFAS Regional Stormwater Pond. This $2.4 million construction project began in March 2026 and is estimated to reach completion in early 2027.
Construction Update
- LANE CLOSURE (Through 5/29/26): Hughey Street (E 20th Street) between Jack Court and Water Street will experience temporary lane closures with flagging operations for drainage pipe installation through approximately Friday, May 29. Work will occur daily between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Phase 1B
Phase 1B of the Midway Drainage Improvement Project will construct a drainage pond near the Midway Community Center and drainage infrastructure along Jitway Avenue. This $2.6 million construction project began in April 2026 and is estimated to reach completion in early 2027.
Construction Update
- May 2026: Crews are continuing to excavate the drainage pond area and beginning to install drainage pipes along Jitway Avenue.
Phase 2B
Phase 2B of the Midway Drainage Improvement Project will construct drainage improvements along Beardall Avenue and Celery Avenue and will include a new pond near Beardall Avenue and the existing CSX Ditch. This $5.5 million construction project began in March 2026 and is estimated to reach completion in early 2027.
Construction Update
- April 2026: Crews are preparing to install piping in the new drainage pond near Beardall Avenue.
Future Phases
Phase 1C of the Midway Improvement Project includes drainage improvements along Midway Avenue between Granby Street and Jitway Avenue, and along Center Street and Sipes Avenue south of Midway Avenue. Design plans, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition are 100% complete. Phase 1C is currently being prepared for the construction contract bidding process.
Phase 1D of the Midway Improvement Project includes drainage infrastructure along Granby Street and improvements to Childer’s ditch. The project will include two new ponds, one north of Crawford Drive and the other north of Childer’s Ditch and Randal Street. Design plans and permitting are 100% complete. Phase 1D is currently in the right-of-way acquisition phase.
Phase 1E of the Midway Improvement Project includes installation of cross drains along Hughey Street, east of Sipes Avenue. Permitting and right-of-way acquisition are complete. Design plans are 95% complete. Phase 1E is being prepared for the construction contract bidding process.
Phase 2A of the Midway Improvement Project includes installation of drainage pipe along Lincoln Street and Beardall Avenue, and improvements to the Hughey Street Ditch with a new pond near Lake Mary Boulevard. Design plans and permitting are 100% complete. Phase 2A is currently in the right-of-way acquisition phase.
Phase 2C of the Midway Improvement Project includes pipe installation along Beardall Avenue south of Washington Street, and improvements for the Washington Street Ditch including a new pond near Lake Mary Boulevard. Design plans and permitting are 100% complete. Phase 2C is currently in the right-of-way acquisition phase.
Project Documents
- VIDEO: Midway Groundbreaking Ceremony (March 25, 2026)
- VIDEO: Midway Project Update (BCC Meeting, February 24, 2026)
- PDF: Presentation Slides (BCC Meeting, February 24, 2026)
- Bid Package 1 Design Plans
- Bid Package 2 Design Plans
- PDF: 2023 Midway Community Meeting Presentation Notes
Feedback Form
If you have questions or concerns regarding improvement projects in the Midway community, please complete the below form and staff will contact you.
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