The completed 3.4-mile widening project from Connie Drive to Tram Road includes curb and gutter, a sidewalk, a meandering trail, bicycle lanes, as well as significant stormwater improvements, a substantially landscaped median and landscaped borders. 

Demonstrating the environmental commitment of the Blueprint 2000 program, plans for erosion and sediment control throughout this segment were designed beyond standard practice.  Additional costs were incurred by Blueprint for exemplary erosion and sediment control measures such as double silt fences, more frequent maintenance, hydromulch, and temporary sod installation, where appropriate.  Six storm water ponds were constructed as part of this project with special concern taken to ensure that runoff would not pollute the aquifer and Wakulla Springs.  Blueprint coordinated with the St. Joe Company on three additional stormwater ponds that would accept part of the drainage from the project. The close proximity to Southwood Plantation was also considered to ensure efficient linkages between the corridor’s meandering trail and Southwood’s greenway and recreational trail network. 

Aesthetics is an important design element in all of Blueprint corridors.  Extensive landscaping, including wildflowers, bark chips and hammocks of trees and shrubs were put in place to beautify this segment of Capital Circle.  Removal of the mature live oaks which occur along this segment was also minimized during construction.  This landscaping within the road right-of-way is intended to maintain the natural environment; to direct views and screen objectionable views; and to mediate areas of paved roadway, thus relieving driving monotony and increasing highway safety.

Under the holistic approach, Blueprint designed Capital Circle Southeast with the future in mind.  The improvements to Capital Circle will accommodate future transit service with the incorporation of more right-of-way which allows for additional travel options and a wide 36 foot median.