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.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

 

Process Timeline

A horizontal arrow-style sequence shows five phases:

1. Phase 1 – Planning / ACE
2. Phase 2 – PD&E Study < We are here
   • Existing Conditions
   • Future Traffic Needs
   • Alternatives Development
   • Environmental and Engineering Evaluations
   • Public and Agency Involvement
   • Study Recommendations
3. Phase 3 – Design
4. Phase 4 – Right-of-way
5. Phase 5 – Construction

 

A project’s purpose and need provide the basis for developing, considering, evaluating and eliminating project alternatives.

PURPOSE AND NEED

Improve System Linkage

Enhance Safety

Enhance Emergency Response & Evacuation

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.

2050 Traffic Conditions

New Direct Connection Interchange

• 26,400 vehicles per day (vpd) by 2050

Indiantown Road Interchange

• Crossover traffic removed: 15,600 vpd

• 37% decrease at Turnpike interchange

• 16% decrease at I-95 interchange

Martin Highway Interchange

• Crossover traffic removed: 3,200 vpd

• 8% decrease at Turnpike interchange

High Meadow Avenue Interchange

• Crossover traffic removed: 2,600 vpd

• 10% decrease at I-95 interchange

• 9% decrease along High Meadow Avenue

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.

EVALUATION MATRIX

Purpose and Need

Meets Purpose and Need
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

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Traffic Effectiveness

Improves System Linkage
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

Relieves Congestion on Local Roadway Network
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

Improves Traffic Operations
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

Improves Travel Time Reliability
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

Enhances Safety
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

Enhances Emergency Response & Evacuation
Build: ✓
No-Build: ✗

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Potential Right to Way Impacts

Right of Way Impacts (Acres) – Roadway & Ponds
Build: 123.03
No-Build: 0

Right of Way Impacts (Acres) – Canals & Parcel Remnants
Build: 111.67
No-Build: 0

Number of Parcels Impacted
Build: 19
No-Build: 0

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Natural / Cultural / Physical Environmental Effects

Archaeological / Historical Sites
Build: 7
No-Build: 0

Public Parks, Recreation Areas (Acres)
Build: 0
No-Build: 0

Section 4(f) Resources
Build: 0
No-Build: 0

Wetlands and Other Surface Waters (Acres)
Build: 90.55
No-Build: 0

Floodplains (Acres)
Build: 0
No-Build: 0

Protected Species and Habitat
Build: Low
No-Build: 0

Potential Contamination Sites (Medium or High)
Build: 4
No-Build: 0

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Other Factors

Potential Utility Impacts
Build: 8
No-Build: 0

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.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

 

Begin Study

APRIL
2023

Public Kickoff Newsletter

AUGUST
2023

Public Information Meeting

JULY
2024

Public Hearing <We Are Here

OCTOBER
2025

Study Completed

1ST QUARTER
2026

Note: Schedule subject to change

This project is being developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise – Title VI Coordinator

Desarae Stills Title VI Coordinator Florida Department of Transportation Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise P.O. Box 613069 Ocoee, FL 34761‑3069 (407) 264‑3111 [email protected]

FDOT Statewide Title VI Coordinator

Stefan Kulakowski, FCCM, CPM Statewide Title VI Coordinator Florida Department of Transportation Equal Opportunity Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 414‑4742 (866) 374‑3368, Ext. 4742 (Toll Free) [email protected]

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 asistencia en español, contactar a Laura Duran al 407‑264‑3106 o [email protected].

This project is being conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) COMPLIANCE

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.