DISTRICT CORRIDORS PROGRAM OFFICE DISTRICT 1
MOVING FLORIDA FORWARD Infrastructure Initiative
FDOT District 1 Corridors Program Office 465 E. Main St. Bartow, FL 33830
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is improving I-75 in Collier and Lee counties to help address growing congestion and support the region's long-term growth. This project is part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, a statewide effort to deliver congestion relief faster and more efficiently.
PROJECT BENEFITS
Reduced Congestion Improved Safety
More Reliable Travel Times
Long-term Funding for Transportation Improvements
WHAT ARE EXPRESS LANES?
Express lanes are optional toll lanes added to an existing highway to provide drivers with a more reliable travel option during periods of congestion. General-purpose lanes remain free and available to everyone.
EXPRESS LANE BENEFITS
Congestion relief for all drivers | Funding and long-term sustainability
Faster and more reliable travel Encouraging carpooling and shared trips
Environmental benefits
Flexible traffic management
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access project updates, schedules, and key resources If you have questions about the project, please contact: FDOT's Interstate Community Outreach Team 239-322-3131 175Improvements@atkinsrealis.com Interstate Community Outreach Manager Brian Bollas ☑ Brian.Bollas@dot.state.fl.us Interstate Community Outreach Manager Jennifer Dorning ☑ Jennifer.Dorning@dot.state.fl.us
If you have questions about the project, please contact: FDOT's Interstate Community Outreach Team 239-322-3131 ✉️ I75Improvements@atkinsrealis.com Interstate Community Outreach Manager Brian Bollas ☑️ Brian.Bollas@dot.state.fl.us Interstate Community Outreach Manager Jennifer Dorning ☑ Jennifer.Dorning@dot.state.fl.us
ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CONGESTION RELIEF
New auxiliary lanes in both directions between Golden Gate Parkway and Alico Road
HEARING SCHEDULE
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Open House Formal Presentation & Verbal Comment
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IMPROVEMENTS
HOW TO SHARE YOUR COMMENTS
Resurfacing I-75 from Golden Gate Parkway to Alico Road
Adding express lanes in both directions:
Two express lanes from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road
One express lane through the Corkscrew interchange
New diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at Immokalee Road
In-Person: Provide written comments on the comment form or during the presentation and verbal comment
Email: 175lprovements@atkinsrealis.com
Project Website: https://www.swflroads.com/project/452544-1
Mail: FDOT District 1 Corridors Program Office 465 E. Main St. Bartow, FL 33830
Comments must be postmarked or received by November 10, 2026 to be included in the formal hearing record.
WHAT ARE AUXILIARY LANES?
An auxiliary lane allows you to travel from one entrance ramp to the next exit ramp without entering the main flow of traffic.
AUXILIARY LANE BENEFITS
Smoother merging: Gives entering and exiting drivers more room to adjust their speed and merge.
Better traffic flow: Helps keep through traffic moving by separating some merging and exiting movements from the main travel lanes.
Less weaving: Reduces the need for vehicles entering and exiting the interstate to cross paths in a short distance.
Improved connectivity: Provides additional roadway capacity between interchanges and helps manage traffic in busy areas.