For those who have driven Cypress Gardens Boulevard and noticed the peeling, unsightly signal poles and cross arms — well look again. Over the past 80 days the Department of Transportation has contracted for the poles to be prepped and repainted.
(At left top photo) bare metal is visible across the suppoort arm and down the stand post. (Below) The “after” effects of cleaning and painting.
As Cypress Gardens Boulevard serves as a key entrance to the city, these aesthetic improvements will improve the visual appeal for both residents and visitors alike. The signal supports were installed within the last decade when a major upgrade in the boulevard was completed. Faulty initial preparation is suspected to have led to the premature peeling of the coatings.
Hats off to the DOT and County Commissioner Jean Reed who monitored the planning and completion of the process.
Thanks to Jean Reed and DOT. I had to look at those posts almost everyday and thought they were such an eyesore. I am happy to see them painted!
I agree, Judy! What a great improvement. Thanks Jean Reed and DOT.
Awesome! Glad to see the improvement, it sure needed it!
They started peeling within a couple of years after installation. Anyway, its good to see them repainted & hope the preparation was right this time.
This is great! Thanks, Jean, for staying on top of this and getting the job done!