TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that it will add a groundbreaking 30 miles of new lanes to Interstate 75 in central Florida .
The addition of a new lane that extends from Wildwood’s SR-44 to Ocala’s SR-326 aims to reduce traffic backup surrounding the area the Florida Turnpike splits from I-75.
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“We moved forward Florida in 2023 and accelerated the road project with a focus on traffic mitigation. As residents and visitors need relief from the crowds, we are We are accelerating this I-75 project nearby,” DeSantis said in a statement. “The project was not scheduled to start for another 10-15 years, but the programme has led to construction work being underway.”
At least 20 major road projects have been promoted through the moving Florida Forward Initiative, which includes two in the Tampa Bay Area.
A news release from the governor’s office highlighted the addition of regular and express lanes to I-75 in Pinellas County. This is expected to reduce travel delays by up to 85%, adding capacity along major hurricane evacuation routes. He also pointed out the reconstruction of the Fruitville Road Interchange at I-75 in Sarasota County to a “diamond” design. And the opposite traffic. ”
The Florida Forward In Flynis initiative’s move in 2023 was funded by $4 billion in funding from the state’s general revenue surplus.
