Florida

[VTGoose]

The plans show the south-to-east loop ramp there, just part of a C-D roadway with the north-to-east ramp merging in. I find it embarrassing that this project is taking SEVEN years to build from start to finish though and in a state that can do year-round construction no less!

Not to mention the Baldwin Bypass started after this project commenced and is since long completed.

Not that that was a speedy project either. It and the Starke bypass seemed to take a few years longer to complete than necessary. They all seem to be make-work projects (along with the I-95/I-295 construction) to keep people employed.

[roadman65]

Actually my photos from 2018 for Starke showed then the beginning of that project which only opened in 2020.  So that was timely.

[D-Dey65]

The plans show the south-to-east loop ramp there, just part of a C-D roadway with the north-to-east ramp merging in. I find it embarrassing that this project is taking SEVEN years to build from start to finish though and in a state that can do year-round construction no less!

Really? Because it looks more like they're showing the elimination of the south-to-east loop ramp.

[Alps]

The plans show the south-to-east loop ramp there, just part of a C-D roadway with the north-to-east ramp merging in. I find it embarrassing that this project is taking SEVEN years to build from start to finish though and in a state that can do year-round construction no less!

Really? Because it looks more like they're showing the elimination of the south-to-east loop ramp.

https://nflroads.com/ProjectFiles/5066/4288565-1%20Project%20Aerial.pdf

[Alex]

Was loading the ArcGIS Map of Florida Roads just now and noticed that the northern extension of SR 589 along the Suncoast Parkway was finally added. That prompted me to pan around and I discovered State Road 28 along Philip Griffits, Sr. Parkway looping north from U.S. 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) to SR 79 (Arnold Road) in north Panama City Beach. The route measures 3.423 miles in length and was inventoried in the FDOT SLD's in April:

https://fdotewp1.dot.state.fl.us/slogis/blank.aspx?docId=108720

No signage installed for it as of May 2022 per GSV at either end. Not surprising given that SR 777 is still unmarked in Charlotte County four years after being established.

[formulanone]

SR 807 is now denoted on the BGSs for Congress Avenue (exit 50) on I-95.

Technically, it's a county road at that point, but it's the thought that counts.

[rickmastfan67]

Was loading the ArcGIS Map of Florida Roads just now and noticed that the northern extension of SR 589 along the Suncoast Parkway was finally added. That prompted me to pan around and I discovered State Road 28 along Philip Griffits, Sr. Parkway looping north from U.S. 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) to SR 79 (Arnold Road) in north Panama City Beach. The route measures 3.423 miles in length and was inventoried in the FDOT SLD's in April:

Interesting.  Keep me apprised if you ever find out it gets signage so I can add it to TM.

[D-Dey65]

Does everybody see this sign below on northbound US 1 in St. Augustine?



Do you know how long I've been trying to get an image of this sign on Wikimedia Commons? Now it's here. The only thing that would make it better is if the light was flashing.

[Georgia Guardrail]

Quick question regarding the West Palm Beach airport and I-95 interchange. 

Does anyone know or remember when the connecting flyovers from the airport (James Turnage Road) to I-95 were built?  My guess is early-mid 90s?

I think I remember there just being a parclo at Belvedere Road and I-95 when I was a kid.

[clef]

Quick question regarding the West Palm Beach airport and I-95 interchange. 

Does anyone know or remember when the connecting flyovers from the airport (James Turnage Road) to I-95 were built?  My guess is early-mid 90s?

I think I remember there just being a parclo at Belvedere Road and I-95 when I was a kid.

2004

[roadman65]

Well 9/23/2022 is the day cash tolls are no longer accepted on SR 570 in Polk County.  Toll collection ends on the 22nd and all personnel will serve their last day of employment.

[US 89]

Boooo. Not a fan of how common ETC-only is becoming down here. I may just have to find myself a Sunpass.

[roadman65]

It's the way of times.  PA, NY, and other places have rid cash payments years ago.

[Alps]

It's the way of times.  PA, NY, and other places have rid cash payments years ago.

*some agencies in

[D-Dey65]

Hernando County wants to add a half-penny tax so they can pay for future county road and park improvements. Well, I went to their website, and I don't see any details on their planned projects.

https://hernandohalfcent.com/projects/

[roadman65]

Was loading the ArcGIS Map of Florida Roads just now and noticed that the northern extension of SR 589 along the Suncoast Parkway was finally added. That prompted me to pan around and I discovered State Road 28 along Philip Griffits, Sr. Parkway looping north from U.S. 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) to SR 79 (Arnold Road) in north Panama City Beach. The route measures 3.423 miles in length and was inventoried in the FDOT SLD's in April:

https://fdotewp1.dot.state.fl.us/slogis/blank.aspx?docId=108720

No signage installed for it as of May 2022 per GSV at either end. Not surprising given that SR 777 is still unmarked in Charlotte County four years after being established.

Just as SR 700 in Lakeland isn't marked either.  Both FDOT D-1 for these, so obviously they'll get around to it whenever the next paving project repaves both roads or another project.

[Avalanchez71]

Hernando County wants to add a half-penny tax so they can pay for future county road and park improvements. Well, I went to their website, and I don't see any details on their planned projects.

https://hernandohalfcent.com/projects/

A half-cent will add up pretty quickly with this inflation.

[wriddle082]

Have all toll facilities in the Tampa and Orlando areas suspended tolls for the hurricane?  I know most of the facilities are automated, but it would be conducive to evacuation encouragement to suspend the tolls.  Especially along the I-4 HOT lanes through Orlando.

[roadman65]

As far as I know yes.

[formulanone]

Have all toll facilities in the Tampa and Orlando areas suspended tolls for the hurricane?  I know most of the facilities are automated, but it would be conducive to evacuation encouragement to suspend the tolls.  Especially along the I-4 HOT lanes through Orlando.

Yes, according to a source. When the governor declares a state-wide state of emergency, tolls are typically lifted for about a week.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-suspends-tolls-including-in-bay-area-as-evacuation-orders-are-issued-ahead-of-ian

FDOT also says so.



This is what the VMSs looked before Hurricane Irma, in 2017:

[Alex]

Per an FDOT Facebook post today, tolls are suspended for the Tampa Bay area, Polk Parkway, Alligator Alley, the Garcon Point Bridge and the Mid-Bay Connector.

The suspension does not include Orlando, Miami-Dade or the Turnpike mainline.

During Dorian and Irma all were suspended on the Peninsula. SR 414 west with tolls suspended for Hurricane Dorian:

[Avalanchez71]

Let me guess the hordes of sheeple will plow their way through on I-75 and I-4.

[Alps]

Per an FDOT Facebook post today, tolls are suspended for the Tampa Bay area, Polk Parkway, Alligator Alley, the Garcon Point Bridge and the Mid-Bay Connector.

The suspension does not include Orlando, Miami-Dade or the Turnpike mainline.

During Dorian and Irma all were suspended on the Peninsula. SR 414 west with tolls suspended for Hurricane Dorian:

Man, I should go clinching today.

[74/171FAN]

^I was thinking something similar last night.  Great minds think alike.

[NJRoadfan]

A lot of the cross state highways are showing miles long backups. FL-50 in various areas, FL-60 East at Yeehaw Junction, FL-70 East at US-27. Right now I-4 is solid red eastbound from I-75 to just past Polk Parkway West and again from Polk Parkway East all the way to FL-417