A virtual public hearing was held for this project on September 20, 2023, and an in-person public hearing was held on September 21, 2023. A recording of the virtual public hearing is posted to this webpage under Documents – Public Hearing.
Although comments and questions are accepted at any time, they must be received by October 2, 2023, to become part of the public hearing record.
Introduction
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is conducting a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study for improvements to Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) from south of I-595 to Wiles Road in Broward County.
The PD&E study is the second phase of the FDOT project development process. Each PD&E study requires the combined efforts of professional engineers, planners and scientists, to collect data, develop and evaluate alternatives, conduct studies, prepare reports and gather input from the general public, applicable agencies, and interested parties. The goal of the PD&E process is to develop the best solution which meets the transportation needs and offers the greatest benefit with the least impact.
Click here to see the PD&E Process video.
The purpose of this PD&E study is to develop and evaluate project alternatives that would:
- relieve congestion
- improve safety
- accommodate travel demands
- improve system linkage
- enhance and maintain South Florida’s economic and employment viability
- enhance evacuation routes
- avoid and minimize environmental impacts
Noise Studies are performed in the PD&E phase and the Design phase, and re-evaluated if there is a major change in design to the roadway.
Project Background
The Enterprise identified the need to widen (add capacity to) this portion of Florida’s Turnpike to accommodate forecasted traffic volumes of freight and passenger vehicles for the year 2045. The project improvements will include:
- widening of Florida’s Turnpike to ten lanes
- modifications to existing interchanges
- potential new interchanges
The No-Build (No Action) alternative will also be analyzed and compared against the Build alternatives during the PD&E Study.
Study Area
The study limits are along Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) from south of I-595 to Wiles Road. The total project length is approximately 17 miles.
Environment
The natural environment is a critical foundation of the region’s economy and quality of life. The study area is located in a highly developed region of Broward County surrounded by residential, commercial, and industrial land uses. No significant impacts are anticipated to high-quality natural areas, public parks, or preserves.
The project’s potential effect on social, cultural, natural, and physical resources will be identified, along with potential mitigation measures. A State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) is the expected level of environmental documentation for this project.
Innovation
The Enterprise is at the forefront of planning for a safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced transportation system for the future. The Enterprise continually seeks opportunities to integrate emerging transportation technologies that can help reduce congestion, create mobility choices, minimize environmental impacts and improve safety. The Enterprise also recognizes that connected and automated vehicle technologies hold unprecedented opportunities for enhancing mobility and increasing safety on our roadways.
If you have an idea for a technology or innovation that you would like to be considered as part of this study, please reach out to one of the contacts in the Stay Connected section below.
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change.
Documents
Hearing Dates: September 20 and 21, 2023
- Virtual Public Hearing Video
- Project Newsletter No. 3
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 1 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 2 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 3 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 4 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 5 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 6 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Maps 7 of 7
- I-595 Interchange
- Sunrise Boulevard Interchange
- Oakland Park Boulevard Interchange
- Commercial Boulevard Interchange
- Cypress Creek Road Interchange
- Atlantic Boulevard Interchange
- Coconut Creek Parkway Interchange
- Sample Road Interchange
- Draft State Environmental Impact Report
- Draft Preliminary Engineering Report
- Draft Noise Study Report
- Draft Sociocultural Effects Evaluation Report
- Draft Pond Siting Report
- Draft Natural Resources Evaluation
- Draft Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan
- Draft Contamination Screening Evaluation Report
- Draft Geotechnical Technical Memorandum
- Draft Location Hydraulics Report
Meeting Dates: January 18 and 19, 2022
- Public Meeting
- Project Newsletter No. 2
- Project Location Map
- PD&E Process
- Project Needs – Safety and Travel Time
- Project Needs – 2045 Travel Demand
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 1 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 2 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 3 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 4 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 5 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 6 of 7
- Overall Corridor Improvement Map 7 of 7
- I-595 Interchange
- Oakland Park Blvd Interchange
- Commercial Blvd Interchange
- Cypress Creek Rd Interchange
- Atlantic Blvd Interchange
- Coconut Creek Pkwy Interchange
- Sample Rd Interchange
- Typical Section Alternatives
- Adjacent Projects
- Public Involvement Schedule
- Contact Information
- Title VI
Wynmoor Village Community Meeting Date: November 30, 2021
Public Kickoff Meeting Date : November 2019
- Broward County
- Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
- City of Coconut Creek
- Town of Davie
- City of Deerfield Beach
- City of Fort Lauderdale
- City of Lauderdale Lakes
- City of Lauderhill
- City of Margate
- City of North Lauderdale
- City of Pompano Beach
- City of Plantation
- City of Taramac
- Florida Department of Transportation
Stay Connected
Project inquires, comments, innovation/technology ideas, or requests to be added to the project mailing list, can be mailed or emailed to:
Jazlyn Heywood, P.E.
Project Manager
Consultant to Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
Rax Jung, Ph.D., P.E.
Project Development Engineer
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
Daniel Jimenez
Community Outreach Specialist
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (WSP USA)
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (WSP USA)
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