Railroad Square
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Share Just got the "Railroad Squares ' project flyer in the mail , and I was wondering why couldn't you have had a penny tax , so as to complete this with in 4 or 5 months time and not the ladder part of 2027 , because it ain't gonna be done the summer of next year , if anyone believes that , I'll sell them the bridge down the road for 5 cents on Facebook Share Just got the "Railroad Squares ' project flyer in the mail , and I was wondering why couldn't you have had a penny tax , so as to complete this with in 4 or 5 months time and not the ladder part of 2027 , because it ain't gonna be done the summer of next year , if anyone believes that , I'll sell them the bridge down the road for 5 cents on Twitter Share Just got the "Railroad Squares ' project flyer in the mail , and I was wondering why couldn't you have had a penny tax , so as to complete this with in 4 or 5 months time and not the ladder part of 2027 , because it ain't gonna be done the summer of next year , if anyone believes that , I'll sell them the bridge down the road for 5 cents on Linkedin Email Just got the "Railroad Squares ' project flyer in the mail , and I was wondering why couldn't you have had a penny tax , so as to complete this with in 4 or 5 months time and not the ladder part of 2027 , because it ain't gonna be done the summer of next year , if anyone believes that , I'll sell them the bridge down the road for 5 cents link
Just got the "Railroad Squares ' project flyer in the mail , and I was wondering why couldn't you have had a penny tax , so as to complete this with in 4 or 5 months time and not the ladder part of 2027 , because it ain't gonna be done the summer of next year , if anyone believes that , I'll sell them the bridge down the road for 5 cents
Mark Harmon asked about 1 month agoHi Mark,
We are happy to know that you received the postcard in the mail. We estimate this project to be completed in Summer 2026, and we hope you will visit us once the grand opening is announced.
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Share Is the Nebraska Ave construction currently effecting water supply to 5728 Main St? on Facebook Share Is the Nebraska Ave construction currently effecting water supply to 5728 Main St? on Twitter Share Is the Nebraska Ave construction currently effecting water supply to 5728 Main St? on Linkedin Email Is the Nebraska Ave construction currently effecting water supply to 5728 Main St? link
Is the Nebraska Ave construction currently effecting water supply to 5728 Main St?
Jade Seibert asked about 2 months agoHi Jade,
Thank you for reaching out. The temporary water interruption was caused by a backflow preventer located above ground, which has now been replaced. As work continues on the Railroad Square Improvement Project over the next few months, there may be occasional service impacts to support construction needs.
If you ever need immediate assistance, please contact Public Works at 727-841-4536. We appreciate your patience as we continue enhancing the area.
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Share I haven’t seen anything that says what this renovation project will actually be. Can you share something about this please? on Facebook Share I haven’t seen anything that says what this renovation project will actually be. Can you share something about this please? on Twitter Share I haven’t seen anything that says what this renovation project will actually be. Can you share something about this please? on Linkedin Email I haven’t seen anything that says what this renovation project will actually be. Can you share something about this please? link
I haven’t seen anything that says what this renovation project will actually be. Can you share something about this please?
Jeffrey Astrachan asked 5 months agoHi Jeffrey, thank you for your question. This renovation is to improve the elements to the area of Railroad Square along Nebraska Avenue east of Grand Boulevard, including the conversion of overhead service lines to underground where practical, overhead Café style lighting, hardscape improvements such as stamped pavement, seating areas, planters, shade structures, the creation of green space that includes artificial turf, and improvements to the existing public vehicle parking areas. In an effort to maximize public space the existing two-way traffic pattern will change to a one-way westerly traffic movement on Nebraska Avenue from Adams Street to Grand Boulevard. The image of the rendering on this page is the concept of what this new space will look like.
Project Team
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Phone (727) 853-1033 Email tammej@cityofnewportrichey.org
Railroad Square Project Timeline
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Project Begins 7/7/25
Railroad Square has finished this stageThe Railroad Square Improvement Project has officially begun. Stay tuned for updates.
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Project Update 7/25/25
Railroad Square has finished this stageThis project is now in the Utilities Verification process in the pre-project stage of Phase 1. This includes Clearwater Gas lines this week, followed by Duke Energy lines next week. Then, the project is set to enter Phase 1 the week of August 4, 2025. Phase 1 will affect businesses from SteamWorks west to Grand Boulevard. The entire intersection of Nebraska and Grand is also being renovated at this time. The parking lot behind Fitzgerald’s will remain open during Phase 1 and will be closed as we enter Phase 2—timeline of Phase 2 will be updated at a later communication on this website.
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9/7/25-9/9/25 Adams Street Parking Lot Closure
Railroad Square has finished this stageThe Adams Street parking lot will be closed from 10:00 p.m. on Sun., Sep. 7, 2025 through Tue., Sep. 9, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. The closure is part of the milling and paving of the parking lot as part of the Railroad Square Improvement Project.
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Project Update 9/19/25
Railroad Square has finished this stagePhase 1 demolition is underway and on schedule. This includes infrastructure improvements like stormwater utilities, concrete for sidewalks, and the pavement of the parking lot adjacent to Railroad Square.
Now, the concrete planters in Railroad Square and Cavalier Square are being installed. There will be planters placed along the pathways every 10 to 15 feet. Part of the installation process will include irrigation for the landscape component of the planters.
Signage at the Grand Boulevard and the Adams Street entrances of Nebraska Avenue indicate that businesses are still open while construction is taking place.
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Project Update 10/3/25
Railroad Square has finished this stageCrews have now begun forging the path for the concrete planters along Nebraska Avenue. The foundation for seven planters and four art walls has been set up this past week, and concrete for each will be poured in the upcoming week.


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Project Update 10/24/25
Railroad Square has finished this stageAll concrete planters have been poured, and the electric work has been completed—irrigation work will begin on the planters now.
Overnight Monday, October 27th and early morning Tuesday, October 28th, Duke Energy is switching to new power sources at each of the four poles in Railroad Square. This process will take approximately four hours at each pole and should be completed by Tuesday morning.
Material from Phase 1 planters will be moved in the coming weeks, and the planters in front of Wright’s Natural Market and Fitzgerald’s Irish Tavern will begin later in November.


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Project Update 11/7/25
Railroad Square has finished this stagePhase 1 and Phase 2 are now both underway, expanding construction to include the space behind Wright’s Natural Market and Fitzgerald’s Irish Tavern. Crews are in the demolition stage—work on shade sail footers, pouring concrete, and lighting installation in this area will take place over the next week. Overnight Tuesday to early Wednesday Morning (11/11-11/12) beginning at 2:00am, there will be a four-hour power outage as part of the project.

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Project Update 11/21/25
Railroad Square has finished this stageBlack pole lights are being installed every 20 feet in the area along Nebraska Ave. between SteamWorks Pub NPR to Rosie's Tavern. Phase 2 will include the area between SteamWorks Pub NPR to Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern. Temporary lighting to help light the pathway near Axe Hole NPR has been installed. Adams Street Parking Lot is being repaved.

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Project Update 12/11/25
Railroad Square has finished this stageShade sail footers have been poured, and crews are now forming planters in Phase 2. Stamp concrete in both the areas of Phase 1 and Phase 2 are being implemented. Next Monday, work on the concrete for the sidewalks between decor will begin.

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Project Update 1/9/26
Railroad Square has finished this stageAll planters are officially poured in Phase 1 and Phase 2 locations of the project. They will be painted in the next few months. Flatwork has begun in Phase 1, and all light poles are installed. Irrigation and dirt planters are also done and ready for the landscape installation. Shade sail footers are complete in both Cavalier Square and Railroad Square.


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Project Update 1/23/26
Railroad Square is currently at this stageFlatwork continues as mesh for the concrete planters is laid in Phase 1 and 2. Construction footprint has extended to part of Adams Street as the concrete is stamped in this section of Phase 2. Planters have begun to be installed in Cavalier Square as well. Installation of shade poles will begin next week.


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