Indian Rocks Road Project

The Indian Rocks Road Capital Project is a State and Town funded project that includes complete roadway reconstruction, stormwater system improvements and a new 8 foot shared-use sidewalk.

The full project has 3 parts:

Phase 1- Mehlenbacher Road to Poinsettia Road (complete)
Phase 2- Poinsettia Road to Sunny Lane
Phase 3- Sunny Lane to Belleview Boulevard

Phase 1 was completed in Fall of 2023.

A street view of a freshly paved street on Indian Rocks Road in Belleair

What's Next?

During a public meeting on February 17, 2026, the Town Commission unanimously voted to proceed with the current design that has been underway for Phase 3 of the Indian Rocks Rd construction project. This decision keeps the project on schedule and aligned with the current budget and timeline for the project. Construction is expected to begin around December 2026. Phase 2 will follow phase 3. 

Thank you to the many residents who attended the meeting and shared their input!

The three options that were considered during the February 17th meeting can be found below. The Commission voted to proceed with Option A.


 

Option A:  Continue Current Phase 3 Design 

As approved in concept by the Town Commission on April 18, 2023.

Design Proposal: 

  • 8' shared-use path on the west side of roadway (golf course side)
  • 6' sidewalk on east side
  • 3 way stop at Eastleigh
  • Roadway remains same size (Two 11' lanes)
  • New bridge

Estimated Design Complete: Fall 2026
Estimated Construction Start: Winter 2026/2027
Estimated Design Budget: $ 750 k
Estimated Construction Cost: $ 5.26 million
Estimated Total Project Cost: $ 6.01 million
Acquired Funding: $ 2.6 million
Additional Funding Required: $ 3.4 million

An aerial view of a road with a large sidewalk on the left and a smaller sidewalk on the right.

Option B: Change Phase 3 Design (Shift Roadway)

Design Proposal: 

  • 8' shared-use path on the east side of roadway
  • 2' grass margin between roadway and shared-use path
  • No sidewalk on west side
  • 3 way stop at Eastleigh
  • Roadway remains same size, shifts west 
  • New bridge

Estimated Design Complete: Fall 2027
Estimated Construction Start: Winter 2027/2028
Estimated Design Budget: $ 1.25 million
Estimated Construction Cost: $ 5.08 million
Estimated Total Project Cost: $ 6.33 million
Acquired Funding: $ 2.6 million
Additional Funding Required: $ 3.7 million

An aerial view of a road with no sidewalk on the left and a large sidewalk on the right.

Option C: Commence Phase 2 (Halt Phase 3)

Current Status: 

  • 0% design
  • Improved round-about conditions
  • Northern curve (near Hunter Park) addressed
  • 8' shared-use pathway and 6' sidewalk installation (orientation not determined)

Estimated Design Complete: Late Summer 2027
Estimated Construction Start: Fall 2027
Estimated Design Budget: $ 750 k
Estimated Construction Cost: $ 6.4 million
Estimated Total Project Cost: $ 7.15 million
Acquired Funding: $ 6.82 million
Additional Funding Required: $ 330 k

An aerial view of Indian Rocks Road with the area between Poinsettia Road and Sunny Lane highlighted

IMPACTS

Option A: Continue Phase 3 Design Option B: Change Phase 3 Design Option C: Commence Phase 2 
Estimated groundbreaking: Winter 2026/2027 Estimated groundbreaking: Winter 2027/2028 Estimated groundbreaking: Fall 2027
Remain within expected timeline Delayed 12-15 months Delay Phase 3 indefinitely
Remain within expected budget Estimated $300k total cost increase 
(Due to engineering and re-design)
 Minor roundabout modifications and northern curve addressed sooner
Acquired grants: $2.6 million 
Projected cost: $6.01 million
 Acquired grants: $2.6 million 
Projected cost: $6.33 million
 Acquired grants: $6.8 million 
Projected cost: $7.15 million
Economies of scale gained (commence phase 2 design during phase 3 construction) Loss of time and funds already spent on Option A design  Extension of funds from Phase 3​
Sidewalks on both sides of street Large sidewalk on east side
No sidewalk on west side
  
0 points of conflict on west shared-use path Numerous points of conflict on east shared-use path