Florida's Turnpike Growing with Broward County
Construction on Florida's Turnpike in Broward County
Program history Since it opened in 1957 traffic on Florida’s Turnpike has increased dramatically. Nowhere is that growth more evident than right here in Broward County where the Turnpike now serves over Pompano Beach Service 94,000 motorist per day. Plaza c. May 1957 Because this trend is likely to continue in the years to come, Florida's Turnpike will begin to widen the Turnpike in Broward County beginning in February of 2006. This multi-year widening program will add an additional lane both southbound and northbound through Broward County. This first phase of this widening program encompasses a thirteen-mile span which crosses four Turnpike interchanges. This first phase will start with the southbound lanes from Griffin Road (Exit 53) to Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66). There will be more than $200 million worth of construction, funded by toll revenue, taking place over the next few years. The southbound phase is expected to be completed in 2010 and includes the installation of sound walls. During the second phase of the widening program in Broward County, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will then add a northbound lane from Griffin Road to Atlantic Boulevard. Construction on the northbound side also includes the installation of sound walls. The second phase of this widening program is scheduled to begin at Governor LeRoy Collins Pompano Service Plaza c. 1957 in 2008. Need for this project The primary goal of Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is to improve roadway capacity, safety and efficiency. Signs of congestion along this stretch of road are already noticeable. Currently, this portion of the Turnpike carries an estimated 94,000 vehicles per day. By 2020, it is predicted that this stretch of road will carry up to 160,000 vehicles per day. This widening program is a long term solution to current and future traffic congestion.
Our role At Florida’s Turnpike, we will do all we can to be a good neighbor. Please consider the magnitude of this project and that there will be some unavoidable, temporary inconveniences. To help ease delays and reduce inconveniences on your daily commute, the Turnpike has taken the following plan of action: •Existing lanes may be closed during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours are from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. •Contractors are encouraged to complete work on or ahead of schedule. Florida’s Turnpike has offered the contractors monetary incentives and bonuses for early completion. •Early completion of sound walls is a priority. The majority of walls are anticipated to be completed within 15 months of the start of construction. •The State Farm Safety Patrol, the Turnpike’s Road Rangers, rove the Turnpike from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to assist motorists in need of minor vehicle repairs, and provide gas, diesel fuel and water. All services are free of charge. •The Florida Highway Patrol will also maintain a heavy presence along this construction corridor. •Landscape enhancements will be made that include planting new vegetation, trees and shrubbery, and relocating some of the existing trees. There will be a total of $2,434,237 worth of landscaping planted along the southbound project corridor.
Sound walls Sound walls will be constructed at the proposed locations along the southbound lanes of the Turnpike. The majority of the sound walls are anticipated to be completed within 15 months of the start of the first phase (southbound widening) of the widening of Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County from Griffin Road to Atlantic Boulevard. Monetary incentives for early completion of the sound walls will be awarded to the contractors. The sound walls along the northbound lanes from Griffin Road to Atlantic Boulevard of the Turnpike will be constructed at the proposed locations as part of the northbound phase widening improvements. The northbound phase is expected to start in 2008. *Note a sound wall map of your particular area of interest can be sent to you by requesting it at 954-321-8102.
What to expect Southbound Florida’s Turnpike will be widened from south of Griffin Road to just south of Atlantic Boulevard from three to four through lanes. There will also be an acceleration / deceleration lane added.
Bridges to be widened are: •Turnpike bridge over Griffin Road •Turnpike bridge over Interstate 595 •Turnpike bridge over Broward Boulevard •Turnpike bridge over State Route 441 •Turnpike bridge over Northwest 31st Street (Lyons Road)
In addition to widening the Turnpike, existing interchange ramps and side roads will be modified to accommodate the planned four lane section. Some general roadway improvements will also take place. Improvements such as: drainage, lighting, landscaping, signing, pavement markings, signalization, milling and resurfacing will take place on the existing roadway. The current southbound phase of the widening is taking place within the Turnpike’s existing property. Residents and business owners should not be concerned with acquisitions of property. Any necessary acquisitions have already taken place. Concurrent with the widening of the southbound coridor the Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) lines, which presently run under the Turnpike on the northbound side, will be relocated further east. The two existing mains will be replaced with one larger main. For more information, you may contact FGT directly at 1-800-381-1477.
Bridges and interchanges As part of the southbound phase of this widening program, some Turnpike bridges will be widened. Some bridges will be entirely replaced, and one new bridge will be built. A new bridge will be built at the southbound off-ramp to Sunrise Boulevard.
Bridges and ramps to be replaced are: •Peters Road Bridge over the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard Bridge over the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard ramp bridge over the Turnpike Local roadways that will be affected Local intersections which will be affected due to new traffic signals and roadway lighting being installed are: •Orange Drive / Griffin Road and the Turnpike •Peters Road is being reconstructed from SW 54th Avenue to SW 50th Avenue •Broward Boulevard under the Turnpike •Sunrise Boulevard and the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard and the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard is being reconstructed from NW 49th Avenue to NW 47th Terrace •State Route 441 under the Turnpike •Northwest 31st Street (Lyons Road) under the Turnpike
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise PO Box 9828 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310-9828
Growing with Broward County Phase One
Telephone: Public Information Line 954-321-8102 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.floridasturnpike.com Mailing address: 6101 Orange Drive Davie, FL 33314 Fax: 954-321-8387 For general Turnpike information: 1-800-749-PIKE For information on SunPass: 1-888-865-5352 Before traveling: Call 511 for free 24/7 up-to-date traffic information
For information on Florida's Turnpike... Growing with Broward County
PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Ft. Lauderdale, FL Permit No. 3873
Florida’s Turnpike Growing with Broward County
Broward Widening Program Timeline Phase 1 2006–2010 Widening Turnpike southbound lanes from Griffin Road (Exit 53) to Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66)
Phase 2 2007-2010 Widening Turnpike from Homestead Extension (Milepost 47) to Johnson Street (Milepost 50)
Phase 3 2007-2010 Widening Turnpike from Johnson Street (Milepost 50) to Griffin Road (Exit 53)
Phase 4 2007-2010 Widening Turnpike from Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66) to the Palm Beach County Line (Milepost 73)
Phase 5 2008-2010 Widening Turnpike northbound lanes from Sunrise Boulevard (Exit 58) to Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66)
Phase 6 2008-2010 Widening Turnpike northbound lanes from Griffin Road (Exit 53) to Sunrise Boulevard (Exit 58)
*Note: 2005-2007 A Project Development and Environment (PDE) Study and Design is being conducted for a proposed new interchange at Stirling Road.
What can you do?
Improving an existing road, especially a heavily traveled road is much more difficult than building a new one. Construction is certain to increase travel times, particularly during peak periods, even with all existing lanes open. To alleviate driver strain, motorists may want to consider carpooling, staggered work schedules or telecommuting.
Phase One History 2001 March 2001 Concept report initiated by Florida’s Turnpike
2002 March 2002 Project concept report was finalized
September 2002 Initial design of sound walls was proposed
2003 April 2003 Public information meeting was held at Coconut Creek High School
Spring / Summer 2003 Sound wall analysis was conducted “draft noise study report” completed
2004 September 2003 Public hearing was held
September 2003 – April 2005 In response to public comment, design of sound walls was enhanced
January 2004 Project Development and Environmental study (PD&E) submitted
June 2004 State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) phase completed and approved
2005 July 2004 Florida’s Turnpike presented the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with the sound wall locations, heights and revisions
September 2004 – April 2005 Turnpike revised plans and schedule to accommodate for relocation of utilities
April 2005 Design of project was completed
April 2005 June 2005 Widening Contractors project was selected advertised for contractors to bid
2006 August 2005 February 2006 The optimal Construction sound wall begins locations and heights were presented at an open house in Plantation
Program history Since it opened in 1957 traffic on Florida’s Turnpike has increased dramatically. Nowhere is that growth more evident than right here in Broward County where the Turnpike now serves over Pompano Beach Service 94,000 motorist per day. Plaza c. May 1957 Because this trend is likely to continue in the years to come, Florida's Turnpike will begin to widen the Turnpike in Broward County beginning in February of 2006. This multi-year widening program will add an additional lane both southbound and northbound through Broward County. This first phase of this widening program encompasses a thirteen-mile span which crosses four Turnpike interchanges. This first phase will start with the southbound lanes from Griffin Road (Exit 53) to Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66). There will be more than $200 million worth of construction, funded by toll revenue, taking place over the next few years. The southbound phase is expected to be completed in 2010 and includes the installation of sound walls. During the second phase of the widening program in Broward County, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will then add a northbound lane from Griffin Road to Atlantic Boulevard. Construction on the northbound side also includes the installation of sound walls. The second phase of this widening program is scheduled to begin at Governor LeRoy Collins Pompano Service Plaza c. 1957 in 2008. Need for this project The primary goal of Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is to improve roadway capacity, safety and efficiency. Signs of congestion along this stretch of road are already noticeable. Currently, this portion of the Turnpike carries an estimated 94,000 vehicles per day. By 2020, it is predicted that this stretch of road will carry up to 160,000 vehicles per day. This widening program is a long term solution to current and future traffic congestion.
Our role At Florida’s Turnpike, we will do all we can to be a good neighbor. Please consider the magnitude of this project and that there will be some unavoidable, temporary inconveniences. To help ease delays and reduce inconveniences on your daily commute, the Turnpike has taken the following plan of action: •Existing lanes may be closed during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours are from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. •Contractors are encouraged to complete work on or ahead of schedule. Florida’s Turnpike has offered the contractors monetary incentives and bonuses for early completion. •Early completion of sound walls is a priority. The majority of walls are anticipated to be completed within 15 months of the start of construction. •The State Farm Safety Patrol, the Turnpike’s Road Rangers, rove the Turnpike from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to assist motorists in need of minor vehicle repairs, and provide gas, diesel fuel and water. All services are free of charge. •The Florida Highway Patrol will also maintain a heavy presence along this construction corridor. •Landscape enhancements will be made that include planting new vegetation, trees and shrubbery, and relocating some of the existing trees. There will be a total of $2,434,237 worth of landscaping planted along the southbound project corridor.
Sound walls Sound walls will be constructed at the proposed locations along the southbound lanes of the Turnpike. The majority of the sound walls are anticipated to be completed within 15 months of the start of the first phase (southbound widening) of the widening of Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County from Griffin Road to Atlantic Boulevard. Monetary incentives for early completion of the sound walls will be awarded to the contractors. The sound walls along the northbound lanes from Griffin Road to Atlantic Boulevard of the Turnpike will be constructed at the proposed locations as part of the northbound phase widening improvements. The northbound phase is expected to start in 2008. *Note a sound wall map of your particular area of interest can be sent to you by requesting it at 954-321-8102.
What to expect Southbound Florida’s Turnpike will be widened from south of Griffin Road to just south of Atlantic Boulevard from three to four through lanes. There will also be an acceleration / deceleration lane added.
Bridges to be widened are: •Turnpike bridge over Griffin Road •Turnpike bridge over Interstate 595 •Turnpike bridge over Broward Boulevard •Turnpike bridge over State Route 441 •Turnpike bridge over Northwest 31st Street (Lyons Road)
In addition to widening the Turnpike, existing interchange ramps and side roads will be modified to accommodate the planned four lane section. Some general roadway improvements will also take place. Improvements such as: drainage, lighting, landscaping, signing, pavement markings, signalization, milling and resurfacing will take place on the existing roadway. The current southbound phase of the widening is taking place within the Turnpike’s existing property. Residents and business owners should not be concerned with acquisitions of property. Any necessary acquisitions have already taken place. Concurrent with the widening of the southbound coridor the Florida Gas Transmission (FGT) lines, which presently run under the Turnpike on the northbound side, will be relocated further east. The two existing mains will be replaced with one larger main. For more information, you may contact FGT directly at 1-800-381-1477.
Bridges and interchanges As part of the southbound phase of this widening program, some Turnpike bridges will be widened. Some bridges will be entirely replaced, and one new bridge will be built. A new bridge will be built at the southbound off-ramp to Sunrise Boulevard.
Bridges and ramps to be replaced are: •Peters Road Bridge over the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard Bridge over the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard ramp bridge over the Turnpike Local roadways that will be affected Local intersections which will be affected due to new traffic signals and roadway lighting being installed are: •Orange Drive / Griffin Road and the Turnpike •Peters Road is being reconstructed from SW 54th Avenue to SW 50th Avenue •Broward Boulevard under the Turnpike •Sunrise Boulevard and the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard and the Turnpike •Commercial Boulevard is being reconstructed from NW 49th Avenue to NW 47th Terrace •State Route 441 under the Turnpike •Northwest 31st Street (Lyons Road) under the Turnpike
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise PO Box 9828 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310-9828
Growing with Broward County Phase One
Telephone: Public Information Line 954-321-8102 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.floridasturnpike.com Mailing address: 6101 Orange Drive Davie, FL 33314 Fax: 954-321-8387 For general Turnpike information: 1-800-749-PIKE For information on SunPass: 1-888-865-5352 Before traveling: Call 511 for free 24/7 up-to-date traffic information
For information on Florida's Turnpike... Growing with Broward County
PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Ft. Lauderdale, FL Permit No. 3873
Florida’s Turnpike Growing with Broward County
Broward Widening Program Timeline Phase 1 2006–2010 Widening Turnpike southbound lanes from Griffin Road (Exit 53) to Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66)
Phase 2 2007-2010 Widening Turnpike from Homestead Extension (Milepost 47) to Johnson Street (Milepost 50)
Phase 3 2007-2010 Widening Turnpike from Johnson Street (Milepost 50) to Griffin Road (Exit 53)
Phase 4 2007-2010 Widening Turnpike from Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66) to the Palm Beach County Line (Milepost 73)
Phase 5 2008-2010 Widening Turnpike northbound lanes from Sunrise Boulevard (Exit 58) to Atlantic Boulevard (Exit 66)
Phase 6 2008-2010 Widening Turnpike northbound lanes from Griffin Road (Exit 53) to Sunrise Boulevard (Exit 58)
*Note: 2005-2007 A Project Development and Environment (PDE) Study and Design is being conducted for a proposed new interchange at Stirling Road.
What can you do?
Improving an existing road, especially a heavily traveled road is much more difficult than building a new one. Construction is certain to increase travel times, particularly during peak periods, even with all existing lanes open. To alleviate driver strain, motorists may want to consider carpooling, staggered work schedules or telecommuting.
Phase One History 2001 March 2001 Concept report initiated by Florida’s Turnpike
2002 March 2002 Project concept report was finalized
September 2002 Initial design of sound walls was proposed
2003 April 2003 Public information meeting was held at Coconut Creek High School
Spring / Summer 2003 Sound wall analysis was conducted “draft noise study report” completed
2004 September 2003 Public hearing was held
September 2003 – April 2005 In response to public comment, design of sound walls was enhanced
January 2004 Project Development and Environmental study (PD&E) submitted
June 2004 State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) phase completed and approved
2005 July 2004 Florida’s Turnpike presented the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with the sound wall locations, heights and revisions
September 2004 – April 2005 Turnpike revised plans and schedule to accommodate for relocation of utilities
April 2005 Design of project was completed
April 2005 June 2005 Widening Contractors project was selected advertised for contractors to bid
2006 August 2005 February 2006 The optimal Construction sound wall begins locations and heights were presented at an open house in Plantation
