Florida’s Mainline Turnpike (SR 91) Widening from SR 50 Interchange to Minneola Interchange

Florida’s Mainline Turnpike (SR 91) widening from the SR 50 Interchange in Clermont to the Minneola Interchange is a project actively under design. The project is the first in a series of widenings and improvements between SR 50 and the end of the Turnpike at I-75. Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) is being proactive in order to add capacity to support the growing number of both long distance and local commuters and to enhance this facility for use during emergency evacuation conditions.

DRMP designed 6-miles of SR 91 from a 4-lane to 8-lane roadway with accommodations for future express toll lanes. The design replaces several bridges (both over local roads and over the Turnpike), includes the addition of stormwater ponds, is being coordinated with local agencies and requires the purchase of right-of-way for ponds only.  The estimated construction cost is $145 million and the project is currently under construction.

Upon completion of the widening will improve capacity for the daily Florida’s Turnpike drivers and provide an efficient emergency evacuation route.