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The study limits extend along Florida’s Turnpike from south of SR 408 at mile post 263 to SR 50 at mile post 273, and along SR 408 from the Turnpike interchange to east of the overpass at Old Winter Garden Road. The project is located within Orange County.
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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 process 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 process 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 moves forward into the design phase. For more information on the PD&E Study process visit the project website, scroll down to the Documents section, and under videos you will find the PD&E process video.
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The purpose of this project is to increase capacity on Florida’s Turnpike Mainline from south of SR 408 to SR 50 to accommodate future traffic volumes generated by anticipated growth in Orange County and adjacent counties and to improve emergency evacuation times.
The need to improve this section of Florida’s Turnpike is based on improving safety, accommodating traffic demand, improving travel time reliability and system linkage, enhancing Central Florida’s economic viability, and enhancing emergency response and evacuation.
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South of SR 408 and North of SR 429, Florida’s Turnpike consists of four lanes in each direction separated by inside shoulders and a median barrier wall. The existing right of way is approximately 300 feet wide. Noise walls are located along some segments, while fencing is provided in other areas.
Between SR 408 and SR 429, Florida’s Turnpike consists of six lanes in each direction, including two auxiliary lanes. Inside shoulders and a median barrier wall are also provided. The existing right of way is approximately 300 feet wide. Noise walls are located along some segments, while fencing is provided in other areas.
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The mainline improvements were broken into three unique sections. The first segment extends from the beginning of the project, near the Turkey Lake Service Plaza to SR 408. The second segment is between SR 408 and SR 429. The last segment is from SR 429 to SR 50.
The proposed improvements for the first segment, from the Turkey Lake Service Plaza to SR 408, include five thru travel lanes and one auxiliary lane in each direction. There are currently four thru lanes in each direction on this stretch of Florida’s Turnpike, so the proposed improvements would add a total of two lanes in each direction.
The second segment, from SR 408 to SR 429, proposes a Collector-Distributor system, or CD system. The Turnpike mainline would be widened to five lanes in each direction serving the regional traffic passing through this segment. An additional four lanes in each direction would be provided along the outside in the form of a collector road, that will serve the high volume of traffic traveling between SR 408 and SR 429. These outside lanes will allow this system-to-system traffic to flow freely without having to interact with the mainline traffic, which will improve traffic operations and safety. The collector lanes will be barrier wall separated from the regular thru lanes.
The proposed improvements for the third segment, from the SR 429 to SR 50 includes five thru lanes in each direction. There are currently four thru lanes in each direction on this stretch of Florida’s Turnpike, so the proposed improvements would add one lane in each direction.
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There are several on-going PD&E, design, and construction projects within and adjacent to the limits of this PD&E study.
All graphics are available for download on the main project website (www.Turnpike408to50.com) under the Documents – Alternatives Public Information Meeting section.
All graphics are available for download on the main project website (www.Turnpike408to50.com) under the Documents – Alternatives Public Information Meeting section.
All graphics are available for download on the main project website (www.Turnpike408to50.com) under the Documents – Alternatives Public Information Meeting section.
There are four corridor boards that make up the entire study area and one of the alternatives considered is shown at each location. The other boards show the alternatives evaluated for each area and a comparison matrix.
All graphics are available for download on the main project website (www.Turnpike408to50.com) under the Documents – Alternatives Public Information Meeting section.
As part of the study, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will evaluate the potential social, natural, physical, and cultural effects of the project. Every effort will be made to avoid or minimize impacts to these features. Impacts that cannot be avoided will be mitigated.
After tonight’s meeting, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will evaluate the public comments received, continue meeting with stakeholders, and refine the Build Alternatives. The Public Hearing, where Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will recommend a preferred alternative to move forward to the design phase, is tentatively scheduled for early 2022. Each of these meetings represents additional opportunities for feedback. The State Environment Impact Report (SEIR) represents the end of the PD&E study and is scheduled for June 2022.
If you would like to speak with someone regarding this project, please contact one of the Turnpike representatives listed here.
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. Please contact one of the Title VI coordinators shown here to express any concerns regarding Florida Turnpike’s compliance with Title VI.