From US 27 to the CR 470 Interchange in Lake County. Financial Project Identification Number: 435787-1 & 435787-2 Lake County, Florida
Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 p.m.
In‑Person Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Court, Leesburg, FL 34748
This project is being developed in accordance with The Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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.
The proposed project is being developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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. To express concern(s) relative to the Department’s compliance with Title VI, please contact the following:
Desarae Stills
Title VI Coordinator
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
P.O. Box 613069
Ocoee, Florida 34761-3069
(407) 264-3111
[email protected]
OR
El proyecto propuesto está siendo desarrollado de acuerdo con la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Bajo el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles. Se solicita la participacion del publico, sin distincion de raza, color, origen nacional, edad, sexo, religion, discapacidad o estado familiar. Las personas que deseen expresar sus preocupaciones pueden comunicarse con unas de las oficinas mencionadas arriba.
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Laura Duran
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Visual barrier walls and noise walls are proposed at locations shown on the exhibits. The proposed locations shown here are also included on the larger project mapping found on the project website and in the exhibit room. The new bridge over the Florida’s Turnpike will be shifted to the east side of the existing bridge.
The replacement bridge accommodates two lanes. Proposed pond locations such as the one shown here adjacent to Florida’s Turnpike, are also included on the larger project mapping. Again, please note that this is intended to illustrate how the proposed improvements may look and is subject to refinement as design progresses.
This flythrough depicts the North project as it approaches the CR 470 interchange near the project terminus. This widening project will only include resurfacing the interchange ramps. 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 into the existing ramps. Again, please note that this is intended to illustrate how the proposed improvements may look and is 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.
South Section
Complete 4th Quarter 2027
North Section
Complete 3rd Quarter 2028
Both Sections
March 2026
South Section
Complete 4th Quarter 2027
North Section
Complete 4th Quarter 2027
South Section
Begins 1st Quarter 2028
North Section
Begin 1st Quarter 2029
South Project (FPID 435787-1): MP 289.3 – 293.5
North Project (FPID 435787-2): MP 293.5 – 297.3
Schedule 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.
Florida Statute §479.25
The diagram shows a roadway with a vehicle positioned on the left side and an outdoor advertising sign on the right side.
A triangular line of sight extends from the vehicle toward the sign, illustrating visibility distance.
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 3rd, 2026. Please note that all questions and comments received related to this project will also receive a written response.
Project inquires, comments, innovation/technology ideas, or requests to be added to the project mailing list, can be mailed or emailed to:
www.floridasturnpike.com/widenturnpikeus27tocr470
Project Manager
Consultant to Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
P.O. Box 613069
Ocoee, Florida 34761-3069
(407) 264-3043
Community Outreach Coordinator
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
P.O. Box 613069
Ocoee, Florida 34761-3069
(954) 934-1130
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.
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.
If you would like to make a comment regarding the study, please fill out the comment form below.