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Central Polk Parkway East Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) from State Road 60 to US 17/92
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Presenter:
Turnpike Staff
Summary:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), is conducting an Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) for a new north-south facility in Northeastern Polk County. The ACE, a planning-level study, will identify a potential corridor location for a new tolled, limited-access highway connecting SR 60 and US 17/92. The proposed highway will provide a direct link to Interstate 4 and SR 429 (Western Beltway) through the future Poinciana Connector (SR 538). It would serve as a high-speed, alternate travel route to US 27, where heavy traffic congestion regularly impacts the communities now and is forecasted to get worse due to population growth and increased travel demand.
Recommended Action:
This item is being presented for information only
Attachments:
1. CPP East Newsletter
2. Map of Corridor Alternatives