SOUTHWEST CONNECT™ INTERSTATE PROGRAM CORRIDORS

FPID#: 448864-1

Project Webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i75-central-corridor/448864-1

The Department has completed a Master Plan Study that evaluated the future needs of the I-75 Central Corridor in District One. This study evaluated strategies for the mainline and interchanges, including managed lanes, that will improve accessibility, mobility, and safety. Results of this study were documented  in this corridors Master Plan.

FPID: 436563-1
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/436563-1

The purpose of the feasibility study is to evaluate the potential widening of North Jones Loop Road (CR 768) up to six lanes from Burnt Store Road (CR 765) to Piper Road in Charlotte County, Florida. The project will include mobility, safety, intersection, emergency response, and evacuation improvements.

FPID#: 442518-1

Project Webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i75-north-corridor/442518-1

The Department has completed a Master Plan Study that evaluated the future needs of the I-75 North Corridor in District One. This study evaluated strategies for the mainline and interchanges, including managed lanes, that will improve accessibility, mobility, and safety. Results of this study were documented  in this corridors Master Plan.

FPID: 451734-1
Project webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i75-north-corridor/451734-1

The purpose of this project is Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) of approximately 9.45 miles of I-75 (SR 93) from SR 777 to SR 681 in Sarasota County.  Project includes milling and resurfacing the existing mainline travel lanes, milling and resurfacing the existing ramps, updating signing and pavement markings, pier protection, and replacing existing guardrail within project limits. This project aims to address deficient pavement conditions and improve overall roadway safety and functionality.

FPID: 449188-1
Project webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i75-north-corridor/449188-1

The purpose of this project is to mill and resurface 9.06 miles of I-75 (SR 93) from SR 681 to SR 780 in Sarasota County.  Project includes milling and resurfacing the existing mainline travel lanes, updating signing and pavement markings, and replacing guardrail where required within the project limits. The project limits are subject to change based on the resurfacing limits constructed under FPID 420613-2. This project aims to address deficient pavement conditions and improve overall roadway safety and functionality.

FPID: 454095-1
Project webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i75-north-corridor/454095-1

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for I-75 at SR 681 interchange in Sarasota County, to consider the conversion of the interchange at SR 681 from a partial to a full interchange and the addition of auxiliary lanes from SR 681 to the Clark Road interchange with I-75.

The approximate projects limits on I-75 are from south of SR 681 to south of Clark Road (M.P. 27.874 to M.P. 34.11), a distance of 6.24 miles, plus an additional 1.5 miles on SR 681 from west of the interchange to Lorraine Road. The proposed improvements will improve mobility and accommodate travel demand generated by approved development in the project area.

FPID: 454096-1
Project webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i75-north-corridor/454096-1

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Road in Manatee County to evaluate modification of the existing interchange and construction of a braided ramp between I-275 and Moccasin Wallow interchanges.

The existing I-75 at I-275 and Moccasin Wallow interchanges are located at Mile Posts 229 and 230, respectively. The proposed improvements will improve mobility and accommodate travel demand generated by approved development in the project area.

FPID: 201277-5
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/201277-5

This FDOT District One design project includes reconstruction of the Interstate 75 (I-75) at Bee Ridge Road interchange in Sarasota County. The Department will rebuild the interchange from the existing diamond design to a hybrid diverging diamond interchange (DDI) and southbound diversion ramp. The Department will also rebuild the Bee Ridge Road at Cattlemen Road intersection to a continuous flow intersection (CFI).

The hybrid DDI, southbound diversion ramp, and CFI work in conjunction to accommodate the traffic at the I-75/Bee Ridge Road interchange and the Bee Ridge Road/Cattlemen Road intersection, which are in very close proximity to each other. The hybrid DDI shifts eastbound traffic to the left to allow for improved access to northbound I-75. The southbound diversion ramp eliminates a weaving issue between the I-75/Bee Ridge Road interchange and the Bee Ridge Road/Cattlemen Road intersection. It also improves access to commercial and residential areas on or near Cattlemen Road. The CFI diverts the westbound and eastbound traffic to the left prior to the intersection. This reduces the number of phases for the signals and improves delay times.

The project will widen about 3.8 miles of I-75, from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of Fruitville Road, to an eight-lane highway with three through lanes and one auxiliary lane in each direction added to the interstate median. This project will widen I-75 bridges over Palmer Boulevard and Phillippi Creek and replace I-75 bridges over Bee Ridge Road. The project also includes widening about one mile of Bee Ridge Road from west of Bee Ridge Road/Maxfield Drive intersection to west of Bee Ridge Road/Mauna Loa Boulevard intersection.

A future ultimate I-75 design project will widen the interstate from interim eight lanes to twelve lanes. The project includes two express lanes, three general use lanes, and one auxiliary lane in each direction within the project limits. Ultimate improvements are planned to extend acceptable level of service for I-75 well beyond 2050.

FPID: 420613-2
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/420613-2

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with Sarasota County, has identified the need to make improvements to the I-75 / Fruitville Road (SR 780) interchange to improve highway operations, safety, and regional mobility.

This design project includes reconstruction of the interchange at Fruitville Road in Sarasota County. The Department will rebuild the interchange from the existing partial cloverleaf design to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). The DDI shifts eastbound traffic to the left to allow for improved access to northbound I-75 and shifts westbound traffic to the left to allow for improved access to southbound I-75. This approach reduces the number of phases for the signals and improves delay times. A similar type of interchange has recently been constructed and is now in operation at I-75 / University Parkway, which is the next interchange north of this project.

The project will widen about 2 miles of I-75, from Palmer Boulevard to north of Fruitville Road, to a six-lane highway with three through lanes per direction and will replace the existing bridges over Fruitville Road. The project also includes widening of about 1.6 miles of Fruitville Road from Honore Avenue to east of Coburn Road.

A future ultimate I-75 design project will widen the interstate from interim six lanes to ten lanes. The project includes two express lanes and three general use lanes in each direction within the project limits. Ultimate improvements are planned to extend acceptable level of service for I-75 well beyond 2050.

FPID: 201032-5
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/201032-5

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is reconstructing the interchange at I-75 and US 301. The proposed improvements include reconfiguring the existing interchange as well as enhancements to three intersections along US 301: 51st Avenue East, 60th Avenue East, and 19th Street East, and adding auxiliary lanes from SR 64 to the new ramps.

The scope of this project is to widen the I-75 (SR 93) facility and reconstruct the I-75 (SR 93)/US 301 (SR 43) interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration. New bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp. They will be compatible with the ultimate section for future mainline traffic. The widening and reconstruction of I-75 (SR 93) will provide for an eight-lane divided roadway with 12-foot inside and outside shoulders (10-foot paved) and a median that varies from 64 feet to 161 feet. A depressed median with roadside ditches will be used to convey storm water.

The redesign of the I-75/US 301 interchange will not only handle the existing six lanes of traffic more efficiently, it will accommodate up to ten lanes (two express lanes and three general use lanes in each direction). These future ultimate improvements are planned to extend the acceptable level of service for I-75 well beyond 2050.

FPID: 201277-3
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/201277-3

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is reconstructing the interchange at I-75 and Clark Road (SR 72) in Sarasota County. The proposed improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lanes on I-75, and improvements on Clark Road

The improvements for I-75 include from Clark to Bee Ridge on Northbound I-75, and from Proctor Rd to Clark Rd on Southbound I-75, widening for a 12-foot auxiliary lane, milling and resurfacing the existing mainline pavement and reconstruction of all of the ramps at Clark Road (SR 72) interchange. The I-75 bridges over Clark Road (SR 72) (No. 170085 and No. 170086) will remain existing with three lanes in both directions of travel.

Project Improvements

The proposed improvements include reconstruction of the interchange to an eight-lane divided Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). The proposed project also includes reconstruction of all on and off ramps in both the northbound and southbound direction. The project will also include new mast arms for the existing signal at Catamaran Drive, a new signal at Queensbury Boulevard, noise barrier walls, as well as buffered bike lanes and, sidewalks along both sides of Clark Road and resurfacing of existing pavement. The I-75 bridges over Clark Road will remain with three lanes in both directions of travel.

FPID#: 442512-1

Project Webpage: www.swflinterstates.com/i4-corridor/442512-1

The Department has conducted a Managed Lanes Study that evaluated the future needs of the I-4 Corridor in District One. This study evaluated strategies for the mainline and interchanges, including managed lanes, that will improve accessibility, mobility, and safety. Results of this study were documented  in this corridors Master Plan.

FPID: 430185-2
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/430185-2

This project is located within the City of Lakeland and in unincorporated Polk County, Florida.  Most of the area surrounding the project consists of residential neighborhoods, with industrial uses clustered at the I-4/SR 33 interchange.  Teneroc Fish Management Area is south of the project.  This section of SR 33 provides a key connection between Lakeland (from the west) to the Florida Polytechnic University campus (to the east).

During design project details are set, construction documents are prepared, and permits are obtained.  Based on the PD&E Study results, the project has been divided into two design segments.

Segment One (FPID:  430185-4)
Segment One is the section of SR 33 from Old Combee Road to south of University Boulevard. The typical section for Segment One is a four-lane divided urban roadway. This urban typical section has two 11-foot travel lanes in each direction which are separated by a 22-foot median. Curb and gutter will be located along the median and outside lanes. Ditches along both sides of the roadway provide for collection and treatment of stormwater runoff. A 10-foot sidewalk is along the west side of the road and a 10-foot wide shared use path is along the east side. The existing two-lane SR 33 roadway will be reconstructed. Currently, right-of-way acquisition is funded for 2021 and construction is not funded.

Segment Two (FPID:  430185-3)
Segment Two is the section of SR 33 from south of University Boulevard to north of Tomkow Road. In this segment, I-4 crosses over SR 33 with two parallel bridges. The existing overhead bridge clearance of 14 feet nine inches does not meet the minimum required clearance of 16 feet six inches. In addition, the area under the bridges is not wide enough for the four-lane widening of SR 33. A full reconstruction of the interchange is required. As in Segment One, the existing two-lane SR 33 roadway will be reconstructed. Currently, right-of-way acquisition is funded for 2021 and construction is funded for 2028.

FPID: 201215-3
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/201215-3

The Design-Build Team is in the process of replacing the existing partial cloverleaf interchange with a new diamond configuration. The new interchange is designed to improve traffic circulation and enhance safety, emergency access, and truck access in Polk County, Florida. The project is located at Exit 48 along the I-4 corridor.

The intent of the project is to prepare the median along I-4 to accommodate the future I-4 Master Plan (Ultimate) improvements with provisions for special purpose (express) lanes and a high-speed rail (HSR) corridor. The existing eastbound and westbound general use travel lanes will be moved to the outside to coincide with the I-4 Ultimate alignment.

SR 557 will be widened to four travel lanes, two in each direction within the limits of the state’s limited access right-of-way, with roadway transitions to the existing two-lane County Road (CR 557), north and south of the interchange.

The old two-lane bridge over I-4 has been demolished and replaced with a new four lane bridge that accommodates the necessary horizontal and vertical clearances over the I-4 Ultimate corridor. Motorists are now using the new bridge including the new dual teardrop shaped roundabouts that provide access to and from SR 557 at the I-4 on and off-ramps. Motorists should expect several changes to the traffic pattern and use caution as crews continue working on the new ramps and new eastbound lanes, all while keeping traffic flowing during construction.

Other improvements at the new interchange include a new wildlife crossing under the interstate just east of the interchange to allow wildlife to safely cross between the north and south sides of I-4, emergency stopping locations on both the I-4 off-ramps to SR 557 and new conventional lighting along I-4 and SR 557.

For 50 years animals on either side of I-4 have been separated. The addition of the wildlife crossing is significant in providing safe passage for animals to access protected lands on both sides of the interstate, while also protecting drivers from crashes that may otherwise occur when animals do attempt to cross the roadway.

FPID: 201217-8
Project webpage: www.swflroads.com/project/201217-8

The Florida Department of Transportation along with CSX Railroad is replacing the railroad bridge crossing over I-4 in Lakeland. The bridge is located 1200 feet west of the Kathleen Road (SR 539)/I-4 interchange (Exit 31) and about 400 feet east of the West Bella Vista Street overpass.

The existing 250-foot bridge will be demolished and two new 400-foot parallel bridges will be built in its place. The longer dual bridges provide for CSX double tracking and will accommodate future expansion of I-4 without the need to disrupt traffic and reconstruct the bridges again.