Hernando Beach begins major stormwater and road safety project
A Hernando County Department of Public Works and Utilities project began the week of Nov. 17, 2025, to upgrade stormwater systems and improve roadway safety in Hernando Beach. The work on Calienta Street, Flamingo Boulevard, Petit Lane and Shoal Line Boulevard will affect traffic for roughly 10 months, though roads will remain open to through traffic and the county provided a contact number for questions.
Hernando County’s Department of Public Works and Utilities launched a stormwater and roadway safety project in Hernando Beach the week of Nov. 17, 2025. The program, now underway, targets drainage upgrades and utility improvements along Calienta Street, Flamingo Boulevard, Petit Lane and Shoal Line Boulevard, and includes a realignment of Flamingo Boulevard to Shoal Line Boulevard and the removal of Petit Lane.
County officials say the work is expected to last about 10 months. Construction will proceed with periodic traffic delays while maintaining roads open to through traffic, a key consideration for commuters, school traffic and local businesses. Residents should anticipate slower travel times, temporary lane shifts and the presence of construction equipment in neighborhoods adjacent to the work zones.
The project aims to reduce localized flooding and improve roadway safety in a community that faces intensifying storm and tidal impacts. Upgrading drainage and utilities along these streets is intended to improve stormwater management during heavy rains and to strengthen the resiliency of coastal infrastructure. The removal of Petit Lane and the realignment of Flamingo Boulevard to Shoal Line Boulevard reflect efforts to simplify traffic patterns and create a more robust road configuration for emergency response and daily travel.
Local homeowners and business operators will want to monitor access arrangements and construction schedules, and to plan errands and commutes with additional time. While the county has indicated roads will remain open to through traffic, intermittent delays are likely and residents may experience construction noise and short term disruptions to routine deliveries and services.
This work in Hernando Beach is part of a broader pattern of coastal communities investing in stormwater and road improvements as extreme weather events become more frequent. The county provided a contact number for questions about the project, and residents are encouraged to use that resource for construction timelines and impact details.
