The PD&E Study limits extend approximately two miles north and south of the Bridge Road crossings over Florida’s Turnpike and under I-95. The study also includes the area between the Turnpike and I-95. The project is located within Martin County. There is one existing interchange within the project limit, the Bridge Road/I-95 interchange.
A PD&E Study is the second phase of FDOT’s Transportation Project Development Process. Key components of a PD&E Study include an evaluation of existing conditions, identification of future traffic needs, development and evaluation of project alternatives, environmental and engineering evaluations, and public and agency involvement. All findings and recommendations are documented at the end of the study. If a build alternative is selected, then the project moves forward into the design phase subject to funding availability. Design funding is anticipated in FDOT’s Fiscal Year 2030.
A project’s purpose and need provide the basis for developing, considering, evaluating and eliminating project alternatives.
Improvements to the study area are needed to enhance safety. Between the years 2018 and 2022, there were almost 1,300 crashes along Florida’s Turnpike between Indiantown Road and Martin Highway, resulting in 294 injuries and four fatalities. There were almost 2,650 crashes along I-95 between Indiantown Road and the I-95 overpass of the Turnpike, resulting in 759 injuries and 18 fatalities. These crashes equate to an economic cost of 482 million dollars. If nothing is done, increased congestion will lead to an increase in crashes.
The conceptual plans show the preferred project alternative and roadway cross sections along Florida’s Turnpike.
All graphics are also available for download on the main project website (www.TPK-I-95-Interchange-Study.com) under ‘Documents – Public Hearing.
The conceptual plans show the preferred project alternative and graphical representations of what the improvements could look like when constructed.
All graphics are also available for download on the main project website (www.TPK-I-95-Interchange-Study.com) under ‘Documents – Public Hearing.
A new interchange connecting Florida’s Turnpike to I-95 in the area of Bridge Road is anticipated to support 26,400 vehicles per day by 2050. This will reduce the crossover traffic at the Indiantown Road, Martin Highway and High Meadow Avenue interchanges.
An evaluation matrix was prepared to compare the preferred Build and No-Build alternative. The evaluation involved a combination of both comparative qualitative and quantitative analyses.
The next step of the PD&E Study is to incorporate your input from this public information meeting. After the comment period closes and your input has been considered, a decision will be made and the final PD&E documents approved. The PD&E Study is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026. Please note this schedule is subject to change.
This project is being developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
This project is being conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
If you would like to make a comment regarding the study, please use one of the methods described here.