DESIGN
What's New in Design
- Updated Flexible Pavement Design Checklist (posted 09/25/2024)
- Updated Turnpike Drainage Connection Permits (KMZ file) (posted 08/30/2024)
- Updated Turnpike Traffic Design Sample Documents (posted 08/20/2024)
- Notes to Designers
- Typical Plan Notes
- Typical Signs for AET
- Typical Signs for Thru Lanes
- Typical Trailblazing Signs
- Special Sign Details
- Updated Design Sample Documents and Tools (posted 08/20/2024)
- Worksheet for Contribution In Aid of Construction (CIAC) Cost Estimates
- CIAC Worksheet Sample
- CIAC Worksheet Guidance
- Updated Turnpike Drainage Documents (posted 08/20/2024)
- Stormwater Management Design Report and Plans Submittal
- Drainage Design Kickoff Overview
- Updated Turnpike Landscape Master Plan (posted 08/20/2024)
- Updated Turnpike Plans, Specs and Estimates Documents (posted 07/30/2024)
- Turnpike Specifications and Estimates – Submittal Guidelines
- Turnpike Specifications QAQC Checklist
- Turnpike Specifications Tracker (MSPs, TSPs, DEVs)
- Turnpike Specifications Approval Process (MSPs, TSPs, DEVs)
- Updated Turnpike ITS Report Outlines, Templates, and Design Tools (posted 07/24/2024)
- Sole Source Supporting Documentation Template
- Fiber Optic Cable, Conduit, and Connections Guidance
- ITS Device Infrastructure Guidance
- Turnpike Roadway Submittals Guidance (posted 07/24/2024)
- Updated Turnpike Surveying & Mapping Tools (posted 07/24/2024)
- Surveying & Mapping Typical Deliverable Packet
- Sample Right-of-Way Map
- Sample Legal Description
- Sample Appraisal Sketch
- Updated Example CE Comments for Scores of 1 & 2 (posted 07/24/2024)
- Updated Ways to Improve CE Scores (posted 07/24/2024)
- Updated Toll Facility Code Compliance and Permit Procedures (posted 07/24/2024)
- Updated Shop Drawing Review Procedures (posted 07/24/2024)
- Updated Design Sample Documents and Tools (posted 07/11/2024)
- Preliminary Pavement Survey & Evaluation Report (PSER) Table of Contents
- Final Pavement Survey & Evaluation Report (PSER) Table of Contents
- Milling & Resurfacing Recommendation Sketches (posted 07/08/2024)
- Updated Turnpike Plans Processing Reviews – Common Issues (posted 06/03/2024)
- Updated Design Build Projects Summary of Dates for Governing Regulations (posted 02/29/2024)
- Updated Turnpike Design Lessons Learned Database (posted 01/24/2024)
- Updated Toll Facilities Scope and Staff Hours Form (31T) (posted 01/10/2024)
- Updated Roadway Design Best Practices Checklist (posted 01/03/2024)
- Maintenance of Traffic Guidance (posted 12/06/2023)
- Temporary Traffic Control Plans General Plan Notes (posted 12/06/2023)
- Detour Tolls Analysis Memo Template & Guidance (posted 10/30/2023)
- Updated Lighting Design Analysis Report Template (posted 10/16/2023)
- Lighting Design Criteria References and Additional Resources (posted 10/16/2023)
- Box Girder Maintenance Lighting and Power Guidance (posted 10/16/2023)
- Electrical Systems Guidance (posted 10/16/2023)
- Light Poles and Luminaires Guidance (posted 10/16/2023)
- Lighting Load Centers Guidance (posted 10/16/2023)
- Load Center Details (posted 10/16/2023)
- Service Point Details (posted 10/16/2023)
- Lighting Design General Plan Notes (posted 10/16/2023)
- Updated Turnpike QAR Lessons Learned (posted 10/05/2023)
- Transportation Management Plan (TMP) – Form 240 (Revised) (posted 09/25/2023)
- Updated Design Project QA/QC Staffing Plan Template (posted 09/13/2023)
- 2023 GTR Tolling Forum Presentation (posted 08/22/2023)
- Updated Turnpike Landscape Setback Guide (posted 08/07/2023)
- Updated GTR Deviation Submittal Letter Template (posted 08/07/2023)
Design Disciplines
Documents & Publications
Lessons Learned
- Turnpike Design Lessons Learned Database (posted 01/24/2024)
Extinguish the Torch Lessons Learned Reports:
- E8N60 AET Phase 4B (415462-6)
- E8P54 Resurface HEFT MP 33.2-38.0 (431100-1)
- E8P55 Arterial DMS Installation (435617-1)
- E8L90 Resurface Polk Pkwy MP 8.1-21.7 (423199-1)
- E8L99 AET Phase 4A (415462-2)
- E8M12 PGA Blvd Ramp Bridge Replacement (422349-1)
- E8M46 Resurface Suncoast Pkwy MP 37-46 (427324-1, 3)
- E8M47 Resurface Suncoast Pkwy MP 46-55 (427324-4, 6)
- E8M50 I-4 Interchange Improvements (429331-1)
- E8M59 Polk Pkwy Bridge Painting (427325-1)
- E8M77 AET Phase 6b (406151-4)
- E8M79 Resurface ML Glades Rd to S. of Atlantic Ave (431079-3, 5)
- E8N21 Resurface Seminole Expy MP 50-55 (429023-1, 3)
- E8N22 Resurface Suncoast Pkwy Hillsborough (429025-1, 3)
- E8N37 Polk Pkwy Bridge Painting (431123-1)
- E8M60,2,3 Widen Veterans Expy Sections 1-3 (431275-1,406152-1,406151-1)
- E8P94 Resurface ML MP 238.76-248 (432827-1)
- E8P84 Install CCTV Turnpike Wide (435604-1)
- E8P90 Glades Rd Interchange Improvements (435615-1)
- E8Q77 ITS Improvements (439051-1)
- E8Q41 Resurface ML MP 178-185 (435165-1,435167-1)
- E8Q45 Resurface ML MP 185-190.5 (435166-1,435168-1)
- E8P07 Veterans Expy Express Lanes Implementation Sec 1-3 (435609-1)
- E8N19 Widen Veterans Expy Gunn Hwy to Sugarwood (429350-1)
- E8N52 Widen Veterans Expy Sugarwood to Van Dyke Rd (429350-4)
- E8R64 Veterans Expy Improvements for Bridge Approaches (442631-1)
- E8R57 Emergency Shoulder Use ML NB MP 140-210 (442901-7)
- E8R59 Emergency Shoulder Use ML NB MP 210-249 (442901-8)
- E8R76 Reconstruct ML MP 269.4 – 273.3 (439457-1)
- E8Q92 Resurface ML MP 287.8 – 297.9 (437988-1,3)
- E8Q10 AET Phase 6C (436619-1)
- E8Q12 Widen ML Osceola Pkwy to Beachline (411406-1)
- E8Q95 Resurface Polk Pkwy MP 0-8 (436520-1)
- E8R51 AET Northern Coin Conversion (441322-1)
- Turnpike QAR Lessons Learned Database (posted 10/05/2023)
- Ways to Improve Consultant Evaluation Scores (posted 07/24/2024)
- Example Consultant Evaluation Comments for Scores of 1 & 2 (posted 07/24/2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any special requirements for Turnpike structures?
No. Please follow the FDOT Structures Manual and the FDOT Design Manual (FDM).
What structures content should be included in an ERCAR?
Refer to the ERCAR Sample Outline which contains a detailed list of items to be addressed for structures.
Where do I estimate hours for the design and detailing of toll gantries?
Tab 18, Line 31 – Other Structures: Estimated hours should be a lump sum for design and plans for all gantries. The comment should provide the following information: (2 cantilever gantries @ X hrs each, 1 accessible span gantry @ Y hrs).
I have new bridges and sign structures on my project, how do I obtain structure numbers?
Structure numbers are assigned by Turnpike Structures Maintenance. Please refer to the Bridge Number Assignment Form and the Sign Structure Number Assignment Form which should be submitted. The forms also have the contact information for coordination purposes.
What office do we apply to for a Utility permit?
Utility Permit Applications should be submitted to the Turnpike Maintenance Office.
Refer to the Turnpike Enterprise Business Permits website for additional contact information.
Submitted electronically through One Stop Permitting.
For the purpose of setting up FAA accounts associated with project coordination, who from the Turnpike should be designated as the “Sponsor”?
For FAA accounts, designate the “Sponsor” as Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) with the Turnpike Production Project Manager identified as the “Attention of”.
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