American Structurepoint is among the design partners receiving a 2025 Best in Construction award for their work on the State Road 78 (SR 78) Resurfacing and Safety Improvements project in Lee County, Florida. These prestigious awards, which recognize excellence in construction and design, are presented annually in collaboration with the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

To enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and reduce crashes, American Structurepoint partnered with FDOT and contractor Ajax Paving Industries of Florida to design upgrades spanning 0.763 miles of SR 78. Key improvements included replacing the existing two-way, left-turn lane with a raised median, adding directional turn lanes to reduce crash risks, and upgrading the drainage system.

“We are proud to have joined with FDOT and contractor Ajax Paving to deliver improvements that are helping to reduce crashes and keep traffic moving safely along this vital roadway,” said American Structurepoint Vice President Nick Harrison.

Feedback from corridor-area residents guided the design team in incorporating several features to address community concerns. This included adding a “bulb-out” area to make U-turns easier and safer for motorists entering and exiting the Carriage Village community. A “No Right Turn” sign was also added to reduce potential conflicts between right-turning vehicles and U-turning traffic.

About American Structurepoint
American Structurepoint, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a national architecture and engineering consulting firm. We define the standard of excellence for people across the world who want help building and bettering their community. American Structurepoint professionals work in 18 design centers throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently listed the company as a Top 200 Design Firm. The firm ranked No. 137 on ENR’s 2025 list. For almost 60 years, American Structurepoint has offered complete consulting and comprehensive design services to improve the quality of life for the people and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.structurepoint.com.