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The study limits begin just south of Van Dyke Road (milepost 13) and continues north of SR 52 (milepost 29), a distance of 16 miles.
A PD&E Study determines if there is an engineering and environmentally feasible alternative to meet the future needs determined in the planning phase. This involves the preparation of preliminary engineering and environmental documentation.
Key components of the PD&E process include an evaluation of existing conditions, identification of future traffic needs, development of alternatives, evaluation of the alternatives based on environmental and engineering factors, and coordination with local public agencies and collection of input from local citizens. All findings and recommendations are documented at the end of the study. If a Preferred Alternative is selected, the project then moves into the design phase. For more information on the PD&E Study process, visit the project website, scroll down to the Documents section, and under the Videos drop-down menu you will find a video which details the PD&E process.
The need to widen Suncoast Parkway (SR 589) is based on future travel demand of year 2050. Travel demands on the transportation network will increase by 70% as the population continues to grow.
As the travel demands increase, there will be a need for increased lane needs along Suncoast Parkway (SR 589). Six lanes are needed now, and eight lanes will be needed by 2040 from south of Van Dyke Road to north of SR 54. Six lanes will be needed by 2030 from north of SR 54 to Ridge Road and six lanes will be needed by 2035 from Ridge Road to SR 52.
Improvements to Suncoast Parkway (SR 589) are needed to enhance safety.
Between years 2018 and 2022, there were 652 crashes along Suncoast Parkway and ramps within the study limits resulting in 259 injury crashes and three fatalities.
At the SR 54 Interchange ramp terminal intersection, a total of zero fatalities were reported within the same five-year study period with fifty-one crashes resulting in injury.
The estimated economic cost related to the total number of crashes was about $110 million between years 2018 to 2022. If no improvements are made, increased congestion will result in more crashes and slower speed.
To avoid and minimize environmental impacts, social, cultural, natural, and physical effects are evaluated during a PD&E Study.
This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment between south of milepost 13 (begin study) to north of milepost 15. The Suncoast Parkway widening alternative includes four lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.
This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment between north of milepost 15 to north of milepost 18. The Suncoast Parkway widening alternative includes four lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.
This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment between north of milepost 18 to milepost 21. The Suncoast Parkway widening alternative includes four lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.
This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment between milepost 21 to north of milepost 23. The Suncoast Parkway widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.
This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment between north of milepost 23 to north of milepost 26. The Suncoast Parkway widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.
This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment between north of milepost 26 to milepost 29 (end of study). The Suncoast Parkway widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.
There are two alternatives being considered at the SR 54 interchange. Alternative 1 is a Tight Diamond Interchange (TDI). This includes adding an additional right turn lane to the northbound off ramp; an additional right and left turn lane to the southbound off ramp; and an additional left turn lane from westbound SR 54 to the southbound on ramp.
Along State Road 54 itself, an additional through lane would be added in the westbound direction beginning at the southbound off ramp, continuing past Crossings Blvd, and up to South Branch Boulevard. Improvements would also include a shared use path on both sides within the interchange area.
Alternative 2 is a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). The lanes in a diverging diamond briefly cross over from the right side to the left side of the roadway between ramps. The lanes then change back to the right side of the road.
Following this Alternatives Public Information Meeting, public comments will be reviewed in conjunction with social, cultural, environmental, and engineering factors to reach a recommendation on a Preferred Alternative. The Preferred Alternative will be presented at the Public Hearing that is expected to be held in the first quarter of 2025 before the study concludes in the second quarter of 2025. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
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