Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has started accelerating critical infrastructure projects, which are valued at US$2.1 Billion. Due to a reduction in traffic throughout Florida during the fight against COVID19, FDOT will expedite crucial improvements to the state’s transportation system and provide much needed jobs.

Following an initial review of all pending construction projects across all FDOT districts, including the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, FDOT has identified the following projects to be accelerated:

• The US$ 864 million Howard Frankland Bridge project in the Tampa Bay area will be accelerated by nearly 4 weeks
• The widening of Southern Boulevard (SR 80) in western Palm Beach County will be accelerated by nearly 3 months
• The project at Sand Lake Road (SR 482) near the heavy tourist area of International Drive and Universal Boulevard in Orlando will be accelerated by 4 to 6 weeks
• In Miami-Dade, the I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design-Build PPP Project is a US$ 802 million reconstruction project being done in coordination with the local expressway authority that will be accelerated by 4 weeks.