Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Road Projects and Congestion Relief Initiatives 10–20 Years Ahead of Schedule

On April 3, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

Also, Governor DeSantis signs HB 1301 to ensure Florida’s Department of Transportation is always focused on Infrastructure over Ideology POLK COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to announce expedited construction timelines for several “Moving Florida Forward” infrastructure projects, including the widening of I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Emergency Repairs to Sanibel Causeway Completed More Than a Week Ahead of Schedule

On October 19, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that emergency repairs to the Sanibel Causeway have been completed in 15 days, more than a week ahead of schedule. As of this morning, access to Sanibel Island has been restored for residents, reconnecting Sanibel Island to the mainland. To watch the Governor’s full remarks, click here. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Emergency Road and Bridge Repairs to Pine Island Completed Ahead of Schedule

On October 5, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

Access Restored to Pine Island in less than three days TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis along with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary, Jared W. Perdue, announced the early completion of emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island. On Sunday, Governor DeSantis directed FDOT to work with Lee County to expedite […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Completion of Old Tamiami Trail Roadbed Removal Project Six Months Ahead of Schedule

On August 3, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

MIAMI, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the completion of the Old Tamiami Trail Roadbed Removal Project, which was completed six months ahead of schedule. This project is a critical Everglades restoration project to remove nearly six miles of roadbed from the Old Tamiami Trail to allow more water to naturally flow south into Everglades […]