One year into construction, Sanford officials talk major storm drainage project

SANFORD — The City of Sanford has begun construction on a large-scale storm drainage installation and roadway restoration project near downtown, which has led to multiple road closures and detours.

Sanford’s 100-year-old drainage system, Pump Branch, is being replaced as part of the Georgetown Drainage Improvement System to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding

The project, already one year underway, is expected to take 7 to 10 years to complete, covering 13 blocks north-south and six blocks east-west, with road closures and traffic detours throughout

The project is estimated to cost around $21 million, though designs are still being finalized for certain parts, and residents will experience significant roadway improvements once completed