30947382 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 30947382
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	HNTB


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	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Virtual and by phone: June 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. (Options 1 & 2) In-person: June 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Option 3)

PLACE:	Option 1: Virtually via a computer, tablet, or smartphone Option 2: By phone in listen-only mode. Call 1-877-309-2074 and enter access code 280-649-410. Option 3: In-person at the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management – Disney Dining Room, 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819

Subject:	Financial Project Identification Numbers: 438547-2, 444979-1, and 444979-3 Project Description: Orlando South Interchange Phase 1, New Beachline Interchange at La Quinta Drive and Truck Parking at Beachline Expressway Milepost 5.5 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will hold a Public Information Meeting for the above referenced project. The Enterprise will provide several options to participate in the meeting. You may participate virtually, telephone in listen-only mode, or in-person. The information presented at all attendance options will be the same. Please visit www.floridasturnpike.com/orlandosouthinterchange to register for the Public Information Meeting and to select your participation option. Please note that registration works best in the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox web browsers. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that includes instructions on how to join the public meeting online. To join the virtual meeting by phone in listen-only mode, call 1-877-309-2074 and enter access code 280-649-410. While the virtual meeting will include a formal presentation, the in-person meeting will be conducted in an informal open house format. The planned improvements include expanding capacity on Florida’s Turnpike southbound exit ramp to Consulate Drive, increasing capacity on Consulate Drive at the US 441 intersection, and widening southbound Orange Blossom Trail as it approaches Consulate Drive (FPID 438547 2). Additional work involves constructing a new westbound SR 528 exit ramp to La Quinta Drive (FPID 444979 1). Together, these projects will improve access to Orange Blossom Trail and the Florida Mall area, reduce congestion on Landstreet Road, SR 528, and nearby ramps, remove existing toll infrastructure, and enhance overall safety and traffic flow. Future improvements under evaluation include a new eastbound on ramp from Gills Drive (FPID 444979 2) and a commercial vehicle parking facility along westbound SR 528 near the La Quinta Drive off ramp (FPID 444979 3) at milepost 5.5. Both projects may advance to the design phase in the future. This meeting will give interested people an opportunity to review the project design and ask questions about the proposed improvements. Displays that illustrate the proposed improvements will be available at the meeting, along with informational videos. All meeting materials will be available for review the day of the virtual meeting on the project website, www.floridasturnpike.com/orlandosouthinterchange. For assistance registering for the Public Information Meeting, or for additional information, please contact the project manager (see below). People wishing to submit questions or comments may do so at the meeting or may contact the project manager. All comments received or postmarked on or before Month Day, Year, will be included in the records for the Public Information Meeting.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Michael Leo, P.E., Project Manager (Consultant to Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise)

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	6/8/2026 Vol. 52/110


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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