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The study limits begin just north of the SR 70 interchange (milepost 153) and continues north of the SR 60 interchange (milepost 194), a distance of 41 miles.

A PD&E Study determines if there is an engineering and environmentally feasible alternative to meet the future needs determined in the planning phase. This 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, evaluation of the alternatives based on environmental and engineering factors, and coordination with local public agencies and collection of input from local citizens. All findings and recommendations are documented at the end of the study. If a Preferred Alternative is selected, the project then moves 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 the Videos drop-down menu you will find a video which details the PD&E process.

The need to widen Florida’s Turnpike is based on future travel demand of year 2050, improve travel time reliability, improve safety, and enhance emergency response and evacuation.

This Florida’s Turnpike PD&E Study is part of a large network of widening studies that are currently underway or complete. The PD&E Study for the project south of the subject project begins at SR 706 and ends just north of SR 70 and was completed in 2021. Several segments within the project study limits are currently in final design. The PD&E Study for the project north of the subject project begins north of SR 60 and ends at Clay Whaley Road. This PD&E Study is currently on-going.

Between years 2017 to 2021, there were 1,669 crashes along the mainline and ramps within the study limits resulted in 397 injury crashes and 20 fatalities.

At the SR 60 Interchange ramp terminal intersection, a total of 46 crashes were reported within the same five-year study period with 17 crashes resulting in injury.

The estimated economic cost related to the total number of crashes was about 310 million dollars between years 2017 to 2021.

If no improvements are made, increased congestion will result in more crashes and slower speed.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvement for the project segment between mile post 153 (begin study) to 163. The Turnpike widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands.  The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvement for the project segment between mile post 164 to 173. The Turnpike widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands.  The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvement for the project segment between mile post 173 to 183. The Turnpike widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands.  The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvement for the project segment between mile post 184 to 194 (end study). The Turnpike widening alternative includes three lanes in each direction to meet future traffic demands.  The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

Alternative A is similar to the existing condition. This interchange configuration consolidates both northbound and southbound traffic to one intersection at SR 60, requiring the existing bridge to be reconstructed over the Florida’s Turnpike mainline. To improve the operations at the SR 60 intersection, a continuous eastbound free flow movement will be provided. This will allow for the SR 60 eastbound thru traffic to continue while improving traffic operations for all other movements.

Alternative B will provide new ramps at the northeast quadrant of the interchange. This interchange separates the northbound and southbound traffic at two different intersections along SR 60. Southbound traffic will continue to use the existing intersection at SR 60, while northbound traffic will be using a new intersection to the east along SR 60.

The evaluation matrix summarizes the evaluation results of the Build Alternative in comparison to the No-Build Alternative. The Build Alternative improves future traffic operations and hurricane evacuation by providing an additional lane in each direction. The project construction cost of the mainline widening, excluding the interchange and ponds, is estimated to be $1.27 billion dollars.

Following this Alternatives Public Information Meeting, public comments will be reviewed in conjunction with social, cultural, environmental, and engineering factors to reach a recommendation on a Preferred Alternative. The Preferred Alternative will be presented at the Public Hearing that is expected to be held in the first quarter of 2025 before the study concludes in the second quarter of 2025. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.