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.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise – Title VI Coordinator

Desarae Stills Title VI Coordinator Florida Department of Transportation Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise P.O. Box 613069 Ocoee, FL 34761‑3069 (407) 264‑3111 [email protected]

FDOT Statewide Title VI Coordinator

Stefan Kulakowski, FCCM, CPM Statewide Title VI Coordinator Florida Department of Transportation Equal Opportunity Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 414‑4742 (866) 374‑3368, Ext. 4742 (Toll Free) [email protected]

El proyecto propuesto está siendo desarrollado de acuerdo con la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Bajo el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, se solicita la participación del público sin distinción de raza, color, origen nacional, edad, sexo, religión, discapacidad o estado familiar. Las personas que deseen expresar sus preocupaciones pueden comunicarse con una de las oficinas mencionadas arriba. Para asistencia en español, contactar a Laura Duran al 407‑264‑3106 o [email protected].

This exhibit displays typical sections for the existing conditions and proposed conditions.

The existing Turnpike Mainline configuration includes four 12-foot travel lanes, 12-foot outside shoulders (with 10 feet paved), and an 8 to 10-foot inside shoulder, with a barrier wall separating the northbound and southbound directions.

The proposed Turnpike Mainline configuration includes eight 12-foot travel lanes, 12-foot outside shoulders, and 12-foot inside shoulders, with barrier wall separation between the northbound and southbound directions. The southbound outside shoulder will also feature a barrier wall.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment at the beginning of the project to just north of Roebuck Rd. The Turnpike improvements shown include the widening of the mainline, noise wall from the beginning of the project to Roebuck Rd, and the reconstruction of the Roebuck Rd bridge over the Turnpike mainline. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment to the north of Roebuck Rd, near the East Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility. The Turnpike improvements shown include the widening of the mainline and a proposed drainage pond adjacent to the mainline. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment from south of the M Canal to just north of 45^th The Turnpike improvements shown include the widening of the mainline, the reconstruction of the Turnpike mainline bridge over the M canal, the reconstruction of the 45^th St bridge over the Turnpike mainline and the realignment of the road, and the proposed drainage pond adjacent to the Turnpike mainline and 45^th St. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit presents the proposed improvements for the project segment continuing north of 45^th St towards the Winding Waters Natural Area. The Turnpike improvements shown include the widening of the mainline and the existing toll site that the mainline widening will tie into. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

This exhibit shows the proposed improvements for the project segment extending from the north end of the Winding Waters Natural Area to the end of the project. It illustrates the widening of the mainline. The legend on the exhibit provides a visual explanation of the symbols and lines used.

The timeline of this Florida’s Turnpike Widening project includes this Public Information Meeting occurring in the 1^st Quarter of 2025. Next, the completion of the project’s design is scheduled for the 4^th Quarter of 2025. Finally, the construction from North of Okeechobee Blvd (SR 704) to South of Beeline Hwy (SR 710) is estimated to begin in the 2^nd quarter of 2026, however, the schedule is subject to change.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

 

Public Information Meeting

1st Quarter 2025

Completion of Design

4th Quarter 2025

Begin Construction

2nd Quarter 2026

 

Note: Schedule is subject to change

Your input is essential to the final design process. You can submit written comments at the project website, WidenTurnpike704to710.com. If you attend in-person, you can complete a printed comment form. You can also email the Project Manager directly or submit your comments by mail to the Project Manager. While written comments and questions are accepted at any time, we ask that you provide comments that you may have in connection with this public information meeting by March 10, 2025.

If you would like to speak with someone regarding this project, please contact the Turnpike representative listed here.

How to Comment

1. Provide a written comment tonight

2. Email your comments

3. Mail your comments to Terry Miller, PE

4. Submit your comments through the project website

5. Please submit your comments by March 10, 2025

 

Contact Information Panel

[email protected]

Terry Miller, PE
Consultant to Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise
P.O. Box 613069
Ocoee, Florida 34761