Widen Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) Typical Section – Exhibit Room

This project is being developed in accordance with The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Under Title VI of The Civil Rights Act, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Please contact one of the Title VI coordinators shown here to express any concerns regarding the Enterprise compliance with Title VI.

The Enterprise follows the Florida Department of Transportation’s Project Development Process for delivering needed infrastructure improvements. The phases include Planning, Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study, Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Construction. We are currently in the final design phase, and the right-of-way acquisition phase has begun.

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The project is in Lake County along the Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) from the US 27 interchange to the CR 470 interchange. This 8-mile widening will provide additional capacity to meet future traffic demand, improve emergency evacuation times, and improve safety within the corridor. This segment is divided into two construction projects shown in blue and green, referred to as South and North, respectively. The first project to the South extends from the US 27 interchange to north of CR 33. The North project begins north of CR 33 and extends to the CR 470 Interchange. Within this 8-mile segment, there are five bridge crossings: two mainline crossings over the Palatlakaha River and CR 48; and three side roads spanning over Florida’s Turnpike – Bridges Road, CR 33, and CR 470.

 

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This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the South project. Please note that north is facing downward. The South project includes widening the Florida’s Turnpike from four to eight lanes across the entire 4.2-mile segment from just north of the US 27 interchange to north of CR 33. This section also includes realignment of Bridges Road to the west and replacement of the Bridges Road bridge over Florida’s Turnpike, replacing the bridge over the Palatlakaha River, and the realignment of CR 33 to the east and replacement of the CR 33 bridge over Florida’s Turnpike.

Visual barrier walls and noise walls are proposed at locations shown on the exhibits.

Other project elements include drainage improvements such as stormwater ponds and culvert extensions, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), retaining walls, signing and pavement markings, and lighting.

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This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the North project. Please note that north is facing downward. The North project continues the widening of Florida’s Turnpike from four to eight lanes for 3.8 miles, beginning just north of CR 33 to the CR 470 Interchange. The North project includes replacement of the Florida’s Turnpike bridge over CR 48.

The project ends at the CR 470 interchange where no changes to the existing bridge or roadway approaches are proposed. In this area, portions of the ramps will be reconstructed, including rebuilding them where necessary to tie them into the existing ramps.

Visual barrier walls are proposed at locations shown on the exhibits.

Other project elements include drainage improvements such as stormwater ponds and culvert extensions, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), retaining walls, signing and pavement markings, and lighting.

The proposed improvements to Florida’s Turnpike involve widening the existing four-lane roadway to eight lanes. The new typical section will include eight 12-foot travel lanes (four in each direction), 12-foot outside paved shoulders in each direction, and 12-foot inside paved shoulders in each direction. Most of the project improvements will take place within the existing right-of-way.

The first crossing is the Bridges Road overpass, which will be replaced to the west and replaced with a new structure spanning the widened eight-lane Florida’s Turnpike and providing 8-foot shoulders on both sides.

The next crossing is the CR 33 overpass, which will be realigned to the east and replaced with a new structure spanning the widened 8-lane Florida’s Turnpike and providing 10-foot shoulders on both sides.

The flythrough excerpt includes a virtual drive along portions of the project to help visualize the proposed Florida’s Turnpike widening and other project elements. The flythrough overlays the proposed improvements onto the existing roadway configuration to show how the additional lanes will fit within the corridor. This flythrough is of the Bridges Road area located in the South Project traveling north. The new bridge over the Florida’s Turnpike will be shifted to the west side of the existing bridge. As seen here, the replacement bridge accommodates two lanes. Please note that this is intended to help show how the proposed changes will look and may evolve as design progresses.

The flythrough excerpt includes a virtual drive along portions of the project to help visualize the proposed Florida’s Turnpike widening and other project elements. This flythrough is of the CR 33 area traveling north, beginning south of the CR 33 bridge over Florida’s Turnpike.

As seen here, some areas along the project corridor will include a visual barrier wall or a noise wall on one or both sides of Florida’s Turnpike. These walls will either be shoulder-mounted or placed along the right of way boundary. The new bridge over Florida’s Turnpike will be shifted to the east side of the existing bridge. The replacement bridge accommodates two lanes. Proposed pond locations are also included on the larger project mapping such as the one shown here adjacent to Florida’s Turnpike. Again, please note that this is intended to illustrate how the proposed improvements may look and are subject to refinement as design progresses.

The flythrough excerpt includes a virtual drive along portions of the project to help visualize the proposed Florida’s Turnpike widening and other project elements. This flythrough depicts the North project as it approaches the CR 470 interchange near the project terminus. At the project terminus, CR 470 spans over the Florida’s Turnpike. The proposed design accommodates the ongoing improvements to CR 470. In this area, portions of the ramps will be reconstructed, including rebuilding them where necessary to tie them into the existing ramps. Again, please note that this is intended to illustrate how the proposed improvements may look and are subject to refinement as design progresses.

Both project schedules are shown here. We are currently in the design phase. The North and South projects follow separate design schedules with independent construction start dates. The construction of the South Project is scheduled to begin in early 2028 and the North Project will begin about one year later. Please note this schedule is subject to change.

Outdoor advertising signs are located within the project corridor. In compliance with Florida Statute 479.25, this hearing is also being held to receive input on the proposed noise walls and potential conflicts with local ordinance or land development regulations.

If you would like to speak with someone regarding this project, please contact one of the Turnpike representatives listed here. We would appreciate your written comments by Friday, April 3^rd, 2026. Please note that all questions and comments received related to this project will also receive a written response.

Thank you for your interest in the Design Public Hearing for the Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) widening project from US 27 to CR 470 in Lake County.