Florida’s Turnpike at Coconut Creek Parkway Interchange Modifications (Milepost 67) – Public Information Meeting Exhibit Room

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.

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

Lisa Bethancourt
Statewide Title VI Coordinator
Equal Opportunity Office
605 Suwannee Street, MS 65
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450
(850) 414-4742
[email protected]

Información en Español

El proyecto propuesto está siendo desarrollado de acuerdo con la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Bajo el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, se solicita la participación del público sin distinción de raza, color, origen nacional, edad, sexo, religión, discapacidad o estado familiar. Las personas que deseen expresar sus preocupaciones pueden comunicarse con una de las oficinas mencionadas arriba.

Para español contactar a:
Laura Duran
[email protected]

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 overall project area, as shown in purple, includes the existing Florida’s Turnpike interchange at Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek Parkway/Dr Martin Luther King Junior Blvd/Hammondville Road from NW 39th Avenue to NW 27th Avenue, Blount Road from Coconut Creek Parkway to NW 16th Court and a portion of NW 31st Avenue south of Coconut Creek Parkway. This project is a modification to the interchange and does not include widening of Florida’s Turnpike.

This map shows projects on the Turnpike Mainline that are adjacent to or overlap this project. The map also shows projects on the Sawgrass Expressway/State Road (SR) 869.

This exhibit shows the existing and reconfigured typical sections for the Coconut Creek Parkway between NW 39th Avenue to Coconut Creek Parkway Bridge as you look west. At the top, you can see the existing conditions. Heading westbound, the roadway currently provides two travel lanes, two dedicated left-turn lanes, a bike lane, a sidewalk and a landscaped area. On the eastbound side, we have a similar sidewalk and separated bike lane, along with two eastbound travel lanes and a single left-turn lane.

Below that, the reconfigured typical section illustrates how the corridor will be improved. In the westbound direction, two dedicated left-turn lanes and two westbound travel lanes are being maintained. However, the existing bike lane and 5 foot sidewalk are being replaced with a 10 foot shared use path on both sides of the roadway. The shared use path is physically separated from the travel lanes which enhances safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

On the eastbound side, capacity is being enhanced by providing three dedicated eastbound travel lanes and a separate right-turn lane to the new southbound on-ramp to Florida’s Turnpike while also incorporating the same shared use path mentioned previously.

This exhibit shows the existing and reconfigured typical sections for the existing Coconut Creek Parkway bridge over Florida’s Turnpike, looking west. At the top, we have the existing conditions. In the westbound direction, the bridge currently includes two travel lanes, a dedicated left-turn lane, a bicycle lane, and a fenced-in sidewalk. On the eastbound side, we have two travel lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane, one dedicated bicycle lane, and a fenced-in sidewalk.

Below, the reconfigured typical section reflects significant improvements to safety for users on the bridge. Note that the existing bridge will not be replaced but will be reconfigured as shown. On the westbound side, the reconfigured section includes two dedicated left-turn lanes to the new southbound on-ramp to Florida’s Turnpike and two westbound travel lanes. In the eastbound direction, the bridge will provide three travel lanes.

In addition, the existing bike lane and 5 foot sidewalk are being replaced with shared use paths on both sides of the bridge, and new fencing adjacent to the proposed shared use paths. The shared use paths are physically separated from the travel lanes by raised concrete barriers which enhances safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Rendering of Project Improvements:
Florida’s Turnpike, Coconut Creek Parkway and Blount Road

This rendering looks north and shows the reconfigured southbound off-ramp that leads to Coconut Creek Parkway. Proposed noise walls are shown on the ramp and along the west side of Florida’s Turnpike.

Rendering of Project Improvements:
Florida’s Turnpike, Coconut Creek Parkway and Blount Road

This is a rendering of what the improvements to the interchange would look like which includes proposed noise walls, a reconfigured southbound off ramp closer to Florida’s Turnpike with a proposed noise wall, a new direct connect to southbound Florida’s Turnpike off ramp, a new direct connect to northbound Florida’s Turnpike on ramp and a new roundabout connecting to Blount Road. Connectivity will be improved by incorporating enhanced pedestrian amenities.

Rendering of Project Improvements:
Coconut Creek Parkway over Florida’s Turnpike

This rendering looks northeast with north oriented to the left looking from the Broward College campus. It highlights the new northbound off ramp, which will connect directly to Coconut Creek Parkway and the new southbound on ramp. Proposed retaining walls are also shown.

This graphic, which is oriented with north to the right, shows the improvements to Florida’s Turnpike at Coconut Creek Parkway Interchange Modifications.

This graphic, which is oriented with north pointing up, shows the improvements to Coconut Creek Parkway and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Hammondville Road. This aerial shows the proposed sidewalk, proposed shared use path, and other proposed improvements.

This graphic, which is oriented with north to the right, shows the improvements to Florida’s Turnpike at Coconut Creek Parkway Interchange. This aerial shows the proposed roundabout at Blount Road (NW 30^th Avenue).

This exhibit highlights key milestones for the project. The right-of-way process begins in the second quarter of 2026. Design is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2028. Construction is planned to begin during fourth quarter of 2028.

If you would like to speak with someone regarding this project, please contact one of the Turnpike representatives listed here.

Your comments are essential to this process and will help Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise understand your concerns and suggestions for improvement. We encourage the public to submit any questions or comments by June 1, 2026. Questions can be directed to Justin Relitz, the project manager. His mailing address, phone number, and email are provided on the exhibit.

Alternatively, you may contact Fiorella Teodista, the community outreach coordinator for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. Her contact information including email, phone number, and mailing address, is also provided.

You may also provide comments in person at the in-person public meeting, by filling out a comment form on the project website.

Justin Relitz, P.E.
Project Manager
407‑264‑3304
[email protected]
P.O. Box 613069 Ocoee, FL 34761‑3069

Fiorella Teodista
Community Outreach Specialist
954-934-1130
[email protected]
P.O. Box 613069 Ocoee, FL 34761‑3069