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2023 News Releases

Florida Department of Transportation Highlights the Importance of Rail Safety
September 18, 2023

ICYMI: FDOT Picks Up More Than 100,000 Cubic Yards of Debris Within Two Weeks Following Hurricane Idalia
September 15, 2023

ICYMI: Top 12 Finalists Compete for Coveted America’s Transportation Awards
September 15, 2023

*PHOTO RELEASE* FDOT Opens I-10 Within 12 Hours of Landfall
August 31, 2023

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Invest 93L
August 26, 2023

ICYMI: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project
August 24, 2023

ICYMI: Southern State DOT Projects Win Regional America's Transportation Awards
August 9, 2023

ICYMI: Toll Relief Program Marks Halfway Point Providing Customers with More Than $227 Million in Savings
July 31, 2023

Toll Relief Program Provides Continued Customer Savings in May
June 23, 2023

Governor DeSantis Champions Transportation Infrastructure Through the Framework for Freedom Budget with Momentous $14.8B Investment
June 16, 2023

FDOT Opens First In The Southeast Concrete Testing Facility on U.S. 301
March 14, 2023

ICYMI: Enterprise Florida and Florida Department of Transportation Conclude Trade Mission to Brazil
March 8, 2023

ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings 
March 3, 2023

Florida Department of Transportation Celebrates Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
February 3, 2023

Governor DeSantis Makes Historic Investment in Florida’s Transportation Future by Committing $14.7B in Framework for Freedom Budget Proposal
February 1, 2023

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative
January 30, 2023

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2022 News Releases

Toll Relief Program Begins January 1
December 30, 2022

Florida Department of Transportation’s Commitment to Communities Stronger Than Ever in 2022
December 27, 2022

2021 News Releases

FDOT Keeps Florida Free by Advancing Transportation in 2021
December 29, 2021

Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Construction of New NASA Causeway Bridge
December 14, 2021

Governor DeSantis’ Florida Freedom First Budget Invests a Historic $10.4B in Transportation Infrastructure
December 09, 2021

Florida Observes Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
December 01, 2021

Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Gas Tax Relief to Save Floridians More than $1 Billion
November 22, 2021

FDOT Highlights Continued Infrastructure Improvements
October 29, 2021

FDOT Partners Celebrate Sixth Annual Mobility Week
October 28, 2021

Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida’s Seaports Are Open and Ready to Meet Holiday Demands
October 19, 2021

FDOT Announces New Public Participation Website for the Development of the Five-Year Work Program
October 13, 2021

Florida Department of Transportation is 1 of Just 7 Winners of 2021 National Roadway Safety Award
October 06, 2021

FDOT Completes Dynamic Envelope Installations Ahead of Schedule
September 20, 2021

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Three Major Transportation Projects to Improve and Modernize Tampa’s Interstate System
September 13, 2021

ICYMI: FDOT Receives the 2021 Transportation Achievement Award
August 07, 2021

ICYMI: FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America’s Transportation Awards
August 05, 2021

Governor DeSantis Announces $250 Million to Support Economic Recovery for Florida Ports
July 29, 2021

Governor DeSantis Reduces Tolls for Garcon Point Bridge
July 28, 2021

FDOT and FHP Announce “Operation Southern Shield”
July 19, 2021

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FDOT, Safety Partners Urge Motorists to Eliminate Distractions During Summer Months

June 21, 2021





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FDOT Re-Opens Pensacola Bay Bridge to Four Lanes

June 17, 2021



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ICYMI: FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida

June 14, 2021



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Nighttime lane restrictions planned for the Pensacola Bay Bridge

June 10, 2021



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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

June 5, 2021



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Florida’s Transportation Funding Provides Safe, Reliable Infrastructure and Keeps State’s Economy Thriving

June 02, 2021

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Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Now Accepts E-ZPass Statewide

May 28, 2021



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FDOT Re-Opens the Pensacola Bay Bridge 

May 28, 2021



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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

May 7, 2021



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FDOT's April 29 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts 

April 29, 2021

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FDOT Appoints 26 to Florida Freight Advisory Committee 

April 27, 2021



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FDOT Commemorates Work Zone Awareness Week, Reminds Motorists Safety is Everyone’s Job

April 26, 2021



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FDOT’s April 15 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

April 15, 2021

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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

April 9, 2021



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FDOT’s April 1 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts 

April 1, 2021

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FDOT’s March 29 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts 

March 29, 2021

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FDOT Adds New Interactive Features to FL511

March 15, 2021



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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

March 12, 2021



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FDOT Celebrates Florida Bicycle Month, Encourages Safety

March 1, 2021



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FDOT Recognizes National Engineers Week

February 22, 2021



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FDOT Announces Phased Re-Opening of the Pensacola Bay Bridge 

February 18, 2021

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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

February 11, 2021



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ICYMI: Tampa Named Number One in Nation for Bicycle Friendly Businesses

February 9, 2021



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Florida Department of Transportation Announces Crossing Guard Appreciation Day and Award Winners

February 5, 2021



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Governor Ron DeSantis, FDOT Announce Completion of 23rd Street Flyover in Panama City

January 28, 2021



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GOVERNOR DESANTIS’ FLORIDA LEADS BUDGET PROPOSES $10.4B IN FUNDING FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

January 28, 2021



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FDOT’s January 21 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

January 21, 2021

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First replacement deck concrete pour completed for Pensacola Bay Bridge

January 15, 2021

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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

January 12, 2021



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FDOT’s January 7 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

January 7, 2021

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FDOT Macroeconomic Analysis Shows Transportation Projects Yield $4 of Benefits for Every Dollar Invested

January 7, 2021



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Dixie Highway under Roosevelt Bridge Full Closure

January 7, 2020



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2020 News Releases

Florida Department of Transportation Keeps Florida Moving in 2020

December 23, 2020



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FDOT’s December 23 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

December 23, 2020

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December 21, 2020

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For more information on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, visit: fdot.gov/info/PensacolaBay.



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Weekend Lane Closures for Northbound Roosevelt Bridge

December 18, 2020



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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

December 11, 2020



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Weekend Lane Closures for Northbound Roosevelt Bridge

December 10, 2020

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FDOT’s December 10 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

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FDOT’s December 3 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

December 3, 2020

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FDOT Issues Update on Roosevelt Bridge Repair

November 23, 2020



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FDOT’s November 19 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

November 19, 2020

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AASHTO Recognizes FDOT Employee with President’s Award

November 17, 2020



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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

November 13, 2020

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FDOT’s November 12 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

November 12, 2020

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Media Advisory: FDOT Transmits Final M-CORES Task Force Reports to Governor Ron DeSantis and Legislative Leadership 

November 12, 2020



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FDOT Invests More Than $1.2 Billion in Small, Veteran, Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Businesses

November 9, 2020



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FDOT’s November 5 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

November 5, 2020

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FDOT Issues Update on Roosevelt Bridge Repair

November 4, 2020



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FDOT, Partners Celebrate Third Annual Mobility Week

October 30, 2020



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FDOT’s October 29 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

October 29, 2020

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FDOT Issues Update on Roosevelt Bridge Repair

October 29, 2020



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FDOT’s October 22 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

October 23, 2020

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FDOT’s October 15 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

October 15, 2020

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Media Advisory: M-CORES Task Force Members to Convene for Final Meeting

October 14, 2020





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FDOT’s October 6 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

October 6, 2020

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ICYMI: M-CORES Draft Task Force Reports Available for Public Comment Through Oct. 14

October 6, 2020

ICYMI: Florida Receives More Than $24 Million for Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

October 6, 2020

FDOT’s October 1 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

October 1, 2020

M-CORES Draft Task Force Reports Available for Public Comment

September 29, 2020

FDOT’s September 28 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

September 28, 2020

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FDOT’s September 24 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

September 24, 2020

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Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Further Extended

September 22, 2020

FDOT’s September 22 Updates on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

• Image of Bridge Explanation

September 22, 2020

Dixie Highway to Close This Thursday Night and Friday Night for Roosevelt Bridge Repairs

September 22, 2020

FDOT’s September 21 Updates on Hurricane Sally and Pensacola Bay Bridge Recovery Efforts

September 21, 2020

FDOT Recognizes Rail Safety Week, Continues Implementation of Unprecedented Statewide Rail Safety Measures

September 21, 2020

Traffic Alert: Traffic Restrictions Lifted on Garcon Point Bridge

September 20, 2020

Toll Suspension Further Extended on Garcon Point Bridge

September 18, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual and In-Person Community Open Houses Provide More Public Engagement Opportunities in the M-CORES Planning Process

September 18, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: M-CORES Task Force Members Meet to Review and Refine Draft Report

September 17, 2020

FDOT’s September 17 Update on Garcon Point Bridge

September 17, 2020

Toll Suspension Extended on Garcon Point Bridge

September 16, 2020

Governor DeSantis Directs the Suspension of Tolls on Garcon Point Bridge

September 15, 2020

Dixie Highway to Close Nightly This Weekend for Roosevelt Bridge Repairs

September 15, 2020

Dixie Highway to Close This Weekend for Roosevelt Bridge Repair

August 27, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: FDOT Providing Hybrid Option for Upcoming M-CORES Community Open Houses

August 24, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: FDOT Continues to Provide Hybrid Option for Upcoming M-CORES Task Force Meetings

August 20, 2020

ICYMI: FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America’s Transportation Awards

August 19, 2020

Roosevelt Bridge Repair Update

August 14, 2020

ICYMI: Florida Receives More Than $192,000 in Rail Safety Grants from Federal Railroad Administration

August 4, 2020

FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from Florida Transportation Builders Association

August 3, 2020

FDOT Monitoring Roosevelt Bridge as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

July 31, 2020

FDOT’s July 17 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

July 17, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: FDOT Providing Hybrid Option for Upcoming M-CORES Task Force Meetings

July 16, 2020

Roosevelt Bridge Traffic Advisory and Update

July 15, 2020

Florida Announced as Participant in New Automated Vehicle Initiative

July 6, 2020

Florida's Turnpike Enterprise and the State Road and Tollway Authority of Georgia to Join E-ZPass Network

July 6, 2020

Roosevelt Bridge and Dixie Highway Traffic Advisory

• Roosevelt Regional Detour Map

July 5, 2020

Florida Ranked 10th Most Bicycle Friendly State in America

July 3, 2020

FDOT’s July 2 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge and Re-Opening of Dixie Highway

July 2, 2020

FDOT Reviewing Segmental Bridge Inspection Procedures Statewide

July 2, 2020

FDOT's June 29 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge 
In an effort to protect Florida’s transportation infrastructure, Section 119.071(3)(b), Florida Statutes, provides that building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and diagrams, including draft, preliminary, and final formats, which depict the internal layout and structural elements of a building, arena, stadium, water treatment facility, or other structure owned or operated by an agency are exempt from the requirements of Florida’s Public Records Law. The redactions included in the documents were made pursuant to this law.

• Bridge Inspection Report - Southbound 
• Bridge Inspection Report - Northbound

FDOT’s June 26 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge 

June 26, 2020

FDOT’s June 25 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 25, 2020

FDOT’s June 24 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 24, 2020

FDOT’s June 23 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 23, 2020

FDOT’s June 22 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 22, 2020

FDOT’s June 21 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 21, 2020

FDOT’s June 20 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 20, 2020

FDOT’s June 19 Updates on Roosevelt Bridge

June 19, 2020

FDOT Provides Update on I-10 Checkpoint at Florida/Alabama State Line

June 5, 2020

ICYMI: FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida

• 2020 ACEC-FL Outstanding Project Awards

May 28, 2020

ICYMI: Florida Department of Transportation wins Tenth Consecutive Perpetual Pavement Award

• Asphalt Pavement Alliance Announces Winners of 2019 Perpetual Pavement Award

May 28, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of the I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange Ramps Three Months Ahead of Schedule

May 21, 2020

Florida Department of Transportation's Turnpike Enterprise Resumes Food Services at Plazas

May 11, 2020

FDOT Announces Second Phase of Critical Infrastructure Project Accelerations

May 8, 2020

PHOTO RELEASE: FDOT, Florida Trucking Association, FHP Thank Truck Drivers with Free Meals

• 'Thank A Trucker' Photo Package (ZIP | 30MB)

May 7, 2020

FDOT and Florida Trucking Association to Distribute Free Meals for Truck Drivers

May 6, 2020

FDOT Works with Partners to Provide Safe Pedestrian Bridge at FIU

May 6, 2020

FDOT Accelerates Significant Portions of I-4 Ultimate Project

• Planned Detours and Lane Closures

April 11, 2020

FDOT Accelerates Critical Infrastructure Projects Valued at $2.1 Billion

• Accelerated Projects Map

April 01, 2020

FDOT Furthers the Implementation of Executive Order 20-86 at Florida/Georgia Line on I-95

March 28, 2020

FDOT Provides Guidance for Implementation of Executive
Order 20-86

March 24, 2020

FDOT Provides Guidance for Implementation of Executive
Order 20-80

March 24, 2020

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Temporarily Closing SunPass Customer Service Center Walk-In Services

March 21, 2020

Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise Discontinues Food Services at Plazas

March 21, 2020

Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise Will Process All Vehicles Electronically Through Toll-By-Plate

March 19, 2020

FDOT Releases Plan to Enhance Existing Corridors and Environmental Features within Proposed M-CORES Projects

• Northern Turnpike Avoidance and Enhancement Areas
• Suncoast Avoidance and Enhancement Areas
• Southwest-Central Florida Avoidance and Enhancement Areas

March 6, 2020

Governor DeSantis, Legislative Leaders, and FDOT Identify Significant Solutions to Reduce Congestion on Palmetto Expressway

February 24, 2020

FDOT Celebrates National Engineers Week

February 17, 2020

FDOT Releases Initial Suncoast Connector Avoidance Graphic, Maintains Commitment to Preserving Florida’s Most Precious Resources

• Suncoast Avoidance Graphic

February 13, 2020





FDOT Releases Initial Northern Turnpike Connector Avoidance Graphic, Maintains Commitment to Preserving Florida’s Most Precious Resources

• Northern Turnpike Avoidance Graphic

February 13, 2020



FDOT Releases Initial Southwest-Central Florida Connector Avoidance Graphic, Maintains Commitment to Preserving Florida’s Most Precious Resources

• Southwest-Central Florida Avoidance Graphic

February 11, 2020



FDOT Commends Governor DeSantis’ Strategic Vision for Florida’s Transportation Infrastructure in 2020

January 14, 2020

 

2019 News Releases

Florida Department of Transportation Concludes Unprecedented Year Under Governor Ron DeSantis

December 20, 2019

FDOT Secretary Directs Unprecedented Rail Safety Measures, Launches Statewide Education Initiative

  -  Engineering and Operations Memorandum 19-02
December 5, 2019

Media Advisory: FDOT Secretary Thibault to Announce Statewide Rail Safety Initiative

December 4, 2019

FDOT Issues Update Regarding Improvements to Florida Turnpike Enterprise’s Centralized Customer Service System

-  Review of SunPass Centralized Customer Service System - Final Report

November 24, 2019

Innovative SunTrax To Undergo Next Phase of Construction

November 20, 2019

Governor DeSantis’ Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget  Proposes $9.9b In Funding For The Florida Department Of Transportation

November 18, 2019

FDOT Releases Agenda for M-CORES Task Force December Meetings, Schedules Additional Public Meetings

-  Northern Turnpike Connector Task Force Meeting #3

-  Suncoast Connector Task Force Meeting #3

-  Southwest-Central Florida Connector Task Force Meeting #3

November 8, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Joins FDOT for Groundbreaking of the Tyndall Flyover  

November 6, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis and FDOT Announce $1.4 Billion Westshore Area Interchange Construction Project 
October 24, 2019

FDOT Statement on Today's NTSB Meeting
October 22, 2019

FDOT Statement on Release of NTSB FIU Pedestrian Bridge Docket
October 8, 2019

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Announces RFI for SunPass System
September 24, 2019

Tolls to be Reinstated Along Florida’s Turnpike, Other Roads
September 4, 2019

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Reopens Fort Pierce Service Plaza  
September 4, 2019

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Reopens Two Service Plazas Closed for Hurricane Dorian 
September 3, 2019

Three Florida’s Turnpike Service Plazas to Close for Hurricane Dorian
September 2, 2019

Update 2: Governor DeSantis Directs the Suspension of Tolls
September 2, 2019

Governor DeSantis Directs the Suspension of Tolls
September 1, 2019

SunRail Service Suspension Next Week

August 30, 2019

FDOT Launches M-CORES Studies at Task Force Meeting
August 27, 2019

M-CORES Media Advisory -  Live Video Stream and Online Resources Available for M-CORES Kick-Off Meeting
August 27, 2019

FDOT Wins Two Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Regional Competition Awards
August 20, 2019

FDOT Announces Nicola Liquori as New FTE Executive Director
August 16, 2019


FDOT Announces Members of The Multi-Use Corridors Of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Task Forces

August 1, 2019

FDOT Announces Website For Florida Multi-Use Corridors Of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES)
July 31, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds USDOT Funding of Nearly $100 Million for Two Major Projects in Florida
June 25, 2019