
Introduction
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is conducting a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study for the Orlando South Ultimate Interchange at Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) and Beachline Expressway (SR 528), in Orange County, Florida.

The PD&E study is the second phase of the FDOT project development process. Each PD&E study requires the combined efforts of professional engineers, planners and scientists, who collect and analyze project-related information to determine social, economic, physical and environmental impacts. Afterward they develop the best solution for a community’s transportation needs.
Click here to see the PD&E Process video.
Noise Studies are performed in the PD&E phase and the Design phase, and re-evaluated if there is a major change in design to the roadway.
Project Background
The principal goals of the project are to:

This PD&E study will evaluate:
- New and Improved ramp connections between Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) and Beachline Expressway (SR 528)
- Implementation of All-Electronic Tolling (AET)
- Improved traffic operations on other local roads
During the PD&E study, multiple opportunities will be scheduled for the community to provide input. The PD&E study will include analysis of the No-Build Alternative (which would result in no improvements to the study area, if selected).
Environment
The natural environment is a critical foundation of the regions’ economy and quality of life. Access to high quality rivers, parks, forests, and preserves is an important draw for residents and visitors. The study area is located in a highly developed area with retail, heavy commercial, and industrial land uses. No impacts are anticipated to high-quality natural areas, public parks or preserves within the study area.
FTE will work collaboratively with its environmental partners to ensure that as new transportation projects are considered, they are located in places that would not sever important connections in natural systems, or that they are designed to allow wildlife to safely pass through.
Innovation
FTE is at the forefront of planning for a safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced transportation system for the future. FTE continually seeks opportunities to integrate emerging transportation technologies that can help reduce congestion, create mobility choices, minimize environmental impacts and improve safety. FTE also recognizes that connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies hold unprecedented opportunities for enhancing mobility and increasing safety on our roadways.
If you have an idea for a technology or innovation that you would like to be considered as part of this study, please reach out to one of the contacts in the Stay Connected section below.
Schedule
The Orlando South Interchange PD&E Study began in Summer 2017. Over the past year, project activities have included data collection, traffic analysis, development of feasible alternatives and public outreach. Opportunities for public input will continue to be provided throughout the Study. Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise encourages the public to be involved throughout this Study by providing comments, asking questions, and offering suggestions. A Public Information Meeting was held on January 29, 2019. Meeting materials are listed below in the documents section.

Schedule is subject to change.
Documents
Meeting Date: January 29, 2019
- DRAFT State Environmental Impact Report
- Save the Date Flyer
- Notice of Public Information Meeting
- NOTIFICACIÓN DE REUNIÓN DE INFORMACIÓN PUBLICA (EN ESPAÑOL)
- Project Schedule
- Welcome Board (English & Spanish)
- Title VI Board (English & Spanish)
- Existing Conditions
- Central Florida Express Lanes
- Study Schedule
- Location Map
- Adjacent Projects
Typical Sections
- Existing & Proposed Florida’s Turnpike Typical Section
- Existing & Proposed Beachline Expressway Typical Section
Toll Road Destinations – How Will I Get There?
- Northbound Florida’s Turnpike to Beachline Expressway (Eastbound & Westbound)
- Southbound Florida’s Turnpike to Beachline Expressway (Eastbound & Westbound)
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway to Florida’s Turnpike (Northbound & Southbound)
- Westbound Beachline Expressway to Florida’s Turnpike (Northbound & Southbound)
Local Destinations – How Will I Get to Areas of Interest
- Northbound Florida’s Turnpike
- Southbound Florida’s Turnpike
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway
- Westbound Beachline Expressway
Alternatives
Traffic Boards
- Alternative 1 Traffic 2045 AM Peak
- Alternative 1 Traffic 2045 PM Peak
- Alternative 2 – Option 1 Traffic 2045 AM Peak (Option 2 Results Similar)
- Alternative 2 – Option 1 Traffic 2045 PM Peak (Option 2 Results Similar)
Stay Connected
Project inquires, comments, innovation/technology ideas, or requests to be added to the project mailing list, can be mailed or emailed to:
Anil Sharma, P.E.
Rax Jung, Ph.D., P.E.
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
For information in Spanish, please contact:
Para information en espańol por favor contacte:
HENRY PINZON, P.E.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, Public Information Office using the contact information below:
Stephanie Eisenberg
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (WSP USA)
If you choose to provide feedback on this site or in an email, such information is a public record under Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Laws and available for public inspection upon demand. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.
If you need special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or require translation services (free of charge), please contact the Project Manager using the contact information listed on this page. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 955-8770 (voice).