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To deal with growing traffic demand on local infrastructure, a new kind of interchange is coming to the intersection of I-75 and Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.The diverging diamond interchange will replace the current intersection, which is organized with traditional cross-traffic left-turn lanes using traffic lights.
FDOT and Manatee County Public Works officials discussed the community's concerns about the design of S.R. 70 and Lena Road.
Jacksonville's first diverging diamond interchange has opened at JTB and San Pablo. Here's what you should know about the innovative traffic design.
Colonial Boulevard heading to I-75 in Fort Myers is a messy area. But, the Florida Department of Transportation plans to make traveling there easier. Crews are working to build what is known as a “diverging diamond” interchange. This is said to ease the flow of traffic by directing it to the left to enter the interchange and going back again. Brian Bollas is the FDOT community outreach manager and is overseeing this project. “In effect, you’re almost, increasing the capacity, because you’ve improved the efficiency of the interchange,” Bollas said. “because you’re able to get m...
S.R. 70 bicycle lane Summer 2021 More than two years after the Florida Department of Transportation began construction at the interchange of Interstate-75 and State Road 70, the project is nearing its off-ramp. Construction crews are beginning to turn their attention to State Road 70, the final major component of the project to begin construction. Crews continue to work on several components of the project simultaneously. Other aspects of the project, such as widening of I-75, are still being completed. But major work on S.R. 70 represents a milestone nonetheless, according to FDOT community ...