As you know, Florida is experiencing unprecedented population growth and is projected to grow by 600 people every day over the next 30 years. As the state continues to experience rapid population and tourism growth, the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative focuses on critical improvements to ensure that transportation infrastructure can meet the demands of current and future residents and visitors.
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (Enterprise), part of FDOT, is at the forefront of planning for a safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced transportation system for the future. The Enterprise continually seeks opportunities to integrate emerging transportation technologies that can help reduce congestion, create mobility choices, minimize environmental impacts, and improve safety. As a part of the Moving Florida Forward Initiative, the Enterprise has accelerated the Turnpike Widening Infrastructure Initiative. Here, you can learn about the project’s location, timing, and benefits.
Adding two lanes in each direction to Florida’s Turnpike from Clermont/SR 50 to north of the US 27 interchange.
Benefits of the Turnpike Widening Infrastructure Initiative
Provides additional capacity to help relieve congestion.
Improves emergency evacuation times.
Enhances connectivity with local roads.
Improves safety with new signage, lighting, pavement markers, & drainage.
Enhances connectivity with a new bridge at Fosgate Road over the Turnpike.
Improves traffic flow with new roundabouts on both sides of CR 455 Bridge.
Adds new pedestrian walkway on reconstructed bridges at CR 438, CR 455, Fosgate Road, and Scrub Jay Lane.
Provides better visibility with addition of continuous LED lighting.
Enhances safety with new taller guardrails.
Improves travel experience with new electronic tolling gantries.
