Florida's Turnpike – South

After splitting from southbound Interstate 75 in Wildwood, the first exit along the nascent Florida's Turnpike is U.S. 301. This photo shows former colored shields for U.S. 301 posted along the off-ramp at Exit 304. 12/28/03

Two miles north of Exit 272 with SR 50 on Florida's Turnpike south in Lake County. 11/05/06

One mile ahead of SR 50 on Florida's Turnpike south. This sign was replaced and the forested area on the south side of the toll road was developed for the Verde Park subdivision. 11/05/06

Heading east from Florida 50 during early stages of Turnpike expansion from four to eight overall lanes. 11/05/06

Original guides sign for SR 429 on Florida's Turnpike south were greened out to include Tampa in 2006. 11/05/06

The initial sign for the Turkey Lake Service Plaza was posted six miles ahead along the Turnpike in Winter Garden. 11/05/06

Two miles ahead of the trumpet interchange (Exit 267B) with Florida 50 on Florida's Turnpike south during early stages of the eight-lane expansion project. 11/05/06

Large diagrammatic overheads outlined the ramp configuration for Florida 429 (Western Beltway) and Florida 50 (West Colonial Drive). 11/05/06

Large diagrammatic overheads outlined the ramp configuration for Florida 429 (Western Beltway) and Florida 50 (West Colonial Drive). 11/05/06

Florida's Turnpike south at Exit 267A for SR 429 (Western Beltway) when it was still just four lanes. 11/05/06

Florida's Turnpike expanded to six overall lanes between the Western Beltway and SR 408 (East West Expressway). Expansion brought this stretch up to 12 lanes. 11/05/06

Florida's Turnpike expanded to six overall lanes between the Western Beltway and SR 408 (East West Expressway). Expansion brought this stretch up to 12 lanes. 11/05/06

Florida's Turnpike expanded to six overall lanes between the Western Beltway and SR 408 (East West Expressway). Expansion brought this stretch up to 12 lanes. 11/05/06

One mile ahead of the Turkey Lake Service Plaza on Florida's Turnpike south during expansion of the toll road to eight lanes. 01/15/08

Confirming marker for the Turnpike south at the original Gotha Road overass. 01/15/08

This mileage sign for I-4 and the Beachline Expressway was relocated to south of the Turkey Lake Service Plaza during construction. 01/15/08

Florida's Turnpike south at the left-hand ramp for Turkey Lake Service Plaza. 01/15/08

Florida's Turnpike south at the left-hand ramp for Turkey Lake Service Plaza. 01/15/08

Sign changes made for I-4 on Florida's Turnpike south removed Downtown from Orlando. 01/15/08

One half mile north of the trumpet interchange (Exit 259) for I-4 at the Vineland Road overpass. 01/15/08

Passing over Interstate 4, Florida's Turnpike south reached the off-ramp (Exit 259) for the north-south freeway. 01/15/08

The first phase of a widening project expanded Florida's Turnpike to eight overall lanes between Interstate 4 and Florida 528 (Beachline Expressway). Completion of this section of roadway occurred by April 2008. 04/17/08

Advance sign on Florida's Turnpike south displaying the original Bee Line Expressway name for SR 528 east from Orlando. 04/17/08

Removed overhead for the trumpet interchange (Exit 254) for Orange Blossom Trail and SR 528 on Florida's Turnpike south. 01/15/08

Exit 254 partitions into three direct ramps: a ramp onto Florida 528east, a ramp onto U.S. 17-441 north & 92 (OBT) east, and a loop ramp onto OBT south. 01/15/08

Exit 254 partitions into three direct ramps: a ramp onto Florida 528east, a ramp onto U.S. 17-441 north & 92 (OBT) east, and a loop ramp onto OBT south. 01/15/08

A single SunPass dedicated lane was in use at the Three Lakes Toll Plaza. Three toll booths were eventually removed here to accommodate four SunPass lanes. 04/17/08

One mile north of the Canoe Creek Service Plaza on Florida's Turnpike south in Osceola County. 04/17/08

Two miles ahead of Exit 133 with Florida 714 at Stuart on Florida's Turnpike south. 05/16/08

Two miles north of the trumpet interchange (Exit 109) with Florida 786 on Florida's Turnpike south. 05/16/08

Replaced guide sign one mile ahead of the Florida 786 exit on the Turnpike south. 05/16/08

Southbound Florida's Turnpike at Florida 786 (PGA Boulevard) in Palm Beach Gardens. 05/16/08

One half mile from SR 704 (Okeechobee Boulevard) on Florida's Turnpike south. 05/16/08

A sign change made one mile north of Exit 97 added a trailblazer for U.S. 98 & Florida 80 east to Palm Beach International Airport. 05/16/08

Fllorida's Turnpike south at Florida 802 (Exit 93). 05/16/08

Older signs for Turnpike Service Plazas omitted placards for businesses. New signs displaying gas prices were added one mile ahead of each plaza. 05/16/08

Former mileage sign listing the distance to the Lantana Toll Plaza. 05/16/08

Greenouts added for the Lantana Toll Plaza covered Change Provided with Cash - Tickets. 05/16/08

Previous guide signs for the Sawgrass Expressway along Florida's Turnpike south included Key West as a control city. 04/19/08

Previous guide signs for the Sawgrass Expressway along Florida's Turnpike south included Key West as a control city. 04/19/08