Traffic Alert: U.S. 301 & Turnpike Lane Closures Oct. 19–25

Overnight lane closures are planned on U.S. 301 at Florida’s Turnpike as part of ongoing construction efforts. Updates will be provided weekly with the following week’s schedule.

Lane Closures

Nightly from Sunday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 25
8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• Northbound and southbound inside lane closures may occur along U.S. 301 under the Turnpike overpass.

• Work will involve barrier wall removal as needed.

Project Background

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is launching the first of three projects to widen U.S. 301 (S.R. 35) from two to four lanes between C.R. 470 and Florida’s Turnpike as part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative.

Project 430132-4 includes:

• A new two-mile section of U.S. 301 from C.R. 525E (Industrial Park Drive) to C.R. 468 (Warm Springs Ave.)

• Interim improvements at the Turnpike interchange to ease congestion

Phase One (Beginning October)

• Setup of maintenance of traffic (MOT) and erosion control devices

• Overnight lane closures within about a week of setup

• Adds one through lane in each direction under the Turnpike bridge and increases southbound turn lane capacity

• Expected completion: Spring 2026

Phase Two (Starting Spring 2026)

• New four-lane segment east of Coleman

• Realignment of U.S. 301 from C.R. 525E to C.R. 468

• Expected completion: Late 2027

Future Projects

• Project 430132-2: C.R. 470 to C.R. 525E

  • Begins Spring 2027 | Completion Fall 2030

• Project 430132-5: C.R. 468 to Florida’s Turnpike

  • Begins Summer 2027 | Completion Spring 2030

Schedules may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Improvements at Completion

• Four lanes total (two in each direction) with raised median

• 12-foot shared-use paths on both sides of U.S. 301

• New traffic signals at Industrial Park Drive and Warm Springs Avenue

• Roundabout at Marsh Bend Trail

What to Expect During Construction

• Intermittent overnight lane closures

• Electronic message boards and signage directing traffic

• Areas of uneven pavement as asphalt is applied in phases

• Varying noise levels and activity by construction phase

Drivers are urged to use caution, follow posted detours, and stay alert in active work zones.

More Information

For the latest lane closures, project updates, and schedule changes, please visit FDOT Central Florida’s website:
👉 www.cflroads.com

Questions should be directed to FDOT through their site.