Proposed Stirling Road and Florida’s Turnpike Interchange – Alternatives Public Information Meeting Exhibit Room

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The Project Development Process consists of five phases. Phase 1 is the Planning phase. Phase 2 is the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study phase. We are currently in the PD&E Study phase. A PD&E Study determines if there is an engineering and environmentally feasible alternative to meet the future needs determined in the planning phase. It involves the preparation of preliminary engineering and environmental documentation.

Key components of the PD&E Study include an evaluation of existing conditions, identification of future traffic needs, development of alternatives, and an evaluation of the alternatives based on environmental and engineering factors. An important component of the PD&E Study is 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 will advance to the design phase. For more information on the Project Development process and PD&E Studies, visit the project website, scroll down to the “Documents” section, and under “Videos” you will find the PD&E Process video.

The study limits extend along Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) from south of Sheridan Street to south of Griffin Road, along Stirling Road (SR 848) from SW 58^th Ave to SW 40^th Ave, and the intersection of State Road 7 and Stirling Road. The project is located within Broward County and is within the Seminole Tribe of Florida Reservation area.

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a new interchange at Stirling Road and Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County, Florida. The needs for this study include the following: Enhancing Florida’s Turnpike Access, Accommodating Transportation Demand through 2050, Improving travel time reliability and improving additional access to Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91), as an evacuation route.

This exhibit presents the overall proposed alternative for the interchange area. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the overall proposed alternative for the interchange area, with a closer focus on the section of Stirling Road between SW 54^th Ave and east of SR 7. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit shows a rendering of the overall proposed alternative for the interchange area looking north.

This exhibit shows a rendering of the overall proposed alternative for the interchange area looking southwest.

This exhibit shows a rendering of the overall proposed alternative for the intersection of SR 7 and Stirling Road.

This exhibit shows a rendering of the overall proposed alternative for the intersection of N 64^th Ave and Stirling Road.

This exhibit shows that an interchange at Stirling Road will reduce congestion at existing Griffin Road and Hollywood Boulevard interchanges and reduce congestion on the local roadways during peak periods and events. A Build alternative would reduce future travel time by up to 68% when compared with the No-Build alternative in the year 2050.

This exhibit shows that adding an interchange at Stirling Road would relieve congestion at existing interchanges but would increase daily traffic on Stirling Road near the interchange.

The proposed improvements to Stirling Road, combined with the interchange, are expected to improve future peak Stirling Road travel times compared to conditions without the project. The interchange would offer shorter travel distances on the local roads accessing Florida’s Turnpike, reducing traffic on other major roadways, such as SR 7/US 441, and other North/South connecting roadways, Hollywood Boulevard and Griffin Road/Orange Drive.

This exhibit presents the other projects within the study vicinity.

The evaluation matrix compares the Build Alternative to the No-Build Alternative and is available for review. The total project cost for the Preferred Alternative is estimated at approximately $339 million in present day costs. All project related costs are included in this total estimate.

The next step is to incorporate your input on this Alternatives Public Information Meeting into our decision-making process. After the comment period closes, we will evaluate your input and address your questions. Then, a Public Hearing will occur in early 2026 where the Preferred Alternative will be shown for public input. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

If you would like to make a comment regarding the study, please use one of the methods described here.

Thank you for participating in tonight’s Alternative Public Information Meeting.