A city street scene with a brick fire station on the left, displaying an American flag at half-mast and an ambulance parked outside. Modern buildings line the right side of the street. Several cars are driving on the road.

Florida Avenue NE Infrastructure Enhancements

This large-scale project improved streetlights and traffic signals along Florida Avenue NE, one of Washington, D.C.’s major transportation corridors.

Streetlight and modern building under cloudy sky
Traffic light and street signs at the intersection of Florida Avenue and 5th Street NE against a backdrop of modern buildings.
Urban intersection with a gas station, car wash, and streetlights.
urban street scene with crosswalk, traffic lights, and buildings
Traffic lights with "No Turn on Red" sign and a gas station in the background.
Urban street scene with traffic signals, a red bus, and pedestrian signs, including a bike lane and crosswalk.
Entrance of Gallaudet University with sign and brick buildings in the background, traffic lights, a crosswalk, and a parked scooter.
Entrance sign for Gallaudet University at a street intersection with traffic lights, a scooter, and historic buildings in the background.
Gallaudet University entrance with sign, trees, buildings, bicycles, and traffic lights on a clear day.
Street view near Gallaudet University entrance with traffic lights, crosswalk, and trees in winter.
Traffic light showing green along with street signs for Florida Ave NE and a no turn sign, against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Traffic light showing red with pedestrian signal
Street intersection with traffic lights and pedestrian signal on 8th Street NE, showing a walk signal.
Brick church with a white steeple and cross, located at a street intersection with traffic lights and signs, near a black car.
Street corner with a red-brick church and traffic lights, cars parked along the road, and a person walking on the sidewalk.
Street view with a red brick church, crosswalk, traffic lights, and bare trees in a cityscape.
Urban street corner with brick buildings, traffic signal, and crosswalk timer showing "2" seconds remaining.
Urban street scene with a brick building and an American flag, a fire station, an ambulance, modern apartments, and several cars in traffic.
Urban street corner with traffic lights, crosswalk, and buildings. Cars are on the road, and a gas station is visible in the background. Snow is on the ground, and trees line the sidewalk.
Urban street intersection with traffic signals, brick building, ambulance, and modern building under a cloudy sky.
Brick building with red doors, likely a fire station, at a street intersection. Traffic lights and street signs for I St and Florida Ave are visible, with cars on the road. An American flag hangs from the building.
Urban street scene with traffic lights showing red, cars waiting, and "No Turn on Red" and "Use Ped Signal" signs. Modern apartment building in the background.
Historic brick fire station with red doors, American flag, located on a street corner with modern buildings in the background, and traffic lights.
Urban street intersection with traffic signs, including 'Do Not Enter' with 'Except Bicycles' and 'One Way' signs, crosswalk, cars, and houses in the background.
Urban street scene with cars driving on a road next to modern apartment buildings and a visible Exxon gas station, under a green traffic light.
Traffic light and pedestrian signal with "no turn on red" sign in front of a brick building.
Urban street intersection with traffic light and street signs, including Florida Ave NE, and a chain link fence. A yellow pedestrian crossing sign and a Trader Joe's store are visible. Several cars are on the road, and pedestrians are walking on the
Busy urban street intersection with traffic lights and a pedestrian crosswalk. A woman waits on the sidewalk near a bus lane. A tall building with "THE202DC.COM" banner is in the background. A yellow clearance sign indicates 13-foot-4-inch height res
Urban street scene with a traffic light and street sign for Florida Ave NE. Brick building in the background.
People walking under a railway overpass with a blue delivery van nearby, urban street scene.
Ceiling of a tunnel with two yellow lights and striped metal beams, stone wall on the side.
View inside a stone-lined tunnel with overhead lights and a city street visible at the end.
Stone tunnel with lights on ceiling
Two illuminated floodlights mounted on a ribbed ceiling above a stone wall.
Stone wall in a tunnel with overhead lights

Scope of Work:

Jaxson Point Electrical Construction installed modern street lighting and advanced signalization to improve visibility and traffic flow.

Outcome:

The Florida Avenue NE upgrades made a significant impact on commuter safety and traffic efficiency.

Client:

  • District Department of Transportation (DDOT)

General Contractor:

  • Metro Paving

Budget:

  • $4.5 million

Project Highlights:

  • Improved Safety & Efficiency: Enhanced traffic control and pedestrian crossings.

  • High-Volume Corridor: Key road connecting major districts in D.C.

  • Sustainable Infrastructure: Implemented long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting.