SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) Widening from US 301 to the Sumter County line 442835-1-52-01
| Project Details |
| Work Type | Widening |
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| Phase | Completed |
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| Limits | from east of US 301 to the Sumter County line |
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| Project Start | November 18, 2021 |
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| Length | 4.7 miles |
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| City | Ridge Manor |
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| County | Hernando |
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| Road | Cortez Boulevard SR 50 |
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| Construction Cost | $47.3 million |
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| Estimated Completion | March 20, 2026 |
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| Contractor | Southland Construction, Inc. |
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As of March 20, 2026, all construction activities associated with this project have been completed.
Burwell Road was realigned to a new intersection with SR 50 just to the east of its pre-construction location.
Contact Information
Project Information
John McShaffrey 813-975-6930
john.mcshaffrey@dot.state.fl.us
This project widened and reconstructed SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) from east of US 301 to the Sumter County line. The two-lane roadway was widened to a four-lane roadway and two bridges were built over the CSX railroad crossing. A 12-foot-wide shared use path was constructed on the south side of the roadway.
As of Friday, December 5, 2025, all lanes of traffic are now open throughout the project area! Two lanes are open in each direction and traffic is in the final roadway and lane alignments. Finishing work continues in the area - please watch out for workers and equipment.
The shared use path on the south side of the highway is also open for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Media Contact
Kayla Mejia 813-975-6060
Kayla.Mejia@dot.state.fl.us