Project Development &
Environment (PD&E) Study:
Poinciana Parkway Extension
On October 10, 2019 the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) Governing Board unanimously approved the Poinciana Parkway Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study and advanced the project to production phases that include design and construction.
Design work is underway and is expected to be completed by Summer 2022 on the proposed expressway that will enhance mobility by extending the Poinciana Parkway north to County Road (CR) 532 at the Osceola County/Polk County line. The project is critically needed to ease traffic congestion and improve regional connectivity for Osceola County drivers. Ranked the second fastest growing county in Florida, some Osceola residents commute approximately 43 minutes per trip a day, nearly double the national average.

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About the Poinciana Parkway Extension Preferred Alternative
CFX in July 2018 began the PD&E Study to evaluate alternatives to extend Poinciana Parkway north to County Road 532 at the Osceola County/Polk County line. The goal of the study was to evaluate and recommend a viable and fundable transportation corridor that will improve regional connectivity; accommodate anticipated transportation demand; provide consistency with local and regional plans; support economic viability, job creation, and intermodal opportunities; and enhance evacuation and emergency services.
The study evaluated engineering, estimated project costs, and all alternatives and their potential impacts to the physical, natural, social and cultural environment. The study determined that the project is viable and fundable in accordance with CFX policies and procedures.
The preferred alternative, Alternative 5A without slip ramps to Ronald Reagan Parkway, had the lowest social impacts and overall cost, and lower natural impacts that other alternatives considered. The preferred alternative also had the highest projected traffic.
Public involvement and interagency coordination were crucial components of the study. For the Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study, CFX engaged more than 500 people through three public meetings and hearings, six Environmental Advisory and Project Advisory Group meetings and more than 17 stakeholder meetings.

Additional Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Information
Email: ProjectStudies@CFXway.com
Phone: 407-802-3210
Central Florida Expressway Authority
4974 ORL Tower Road
Orlando, FL 32807
Phone: (407) 690-5000
Fax: (407) 690-5011
Email: info@CFXway.com
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- Poinciana Parkway Extension Bridge Analysis Report
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 1
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 2
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 3
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 4
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 5
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 6
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Comments and Coordination Report Part 7
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Contamination Screening Evaluation Report Part 1
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Contamination Screening Evaluation Report Part 2
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Contamination Screening Evaluation Report Part 3
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Cultural Resource Assessment Survey
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Location Hydraulic Report Part 1
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Location Hydraulic Report Part 2
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Location Hydraulic Report Part 3
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Natural Resource Evaluation Report
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Noise Study Technical Memorandum
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Pond Siting Report
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Preliminary Engineering Report
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Environmental Impact Report
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Typical Section Package
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Utility Assessment Package
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Water Quality Impact Evaluation
- Flyover of Poinciana Parkway Extension Preferred Alternative 5A from August 29, 2019 Public Hearing
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Presentation from August 29, 2019 Public Hearing
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Environmental Constraints Board August 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Social Constraints Board August 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Alternatives Evaluation Matrix August 2019
- Improvements by other agencies: Aug. 29, 2019
- FDOT’s Improvements at CR 532/I-4 Interchange: Aug. 29, 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Proposed Typical Section: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Public Hearing Notice for Aug. 29, 2019
Draft Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Environmental and Engineering Reports
- Typical Section Package, July 2019
- Contamination Screening Evaluation Report, May 2019 Pt. 1
- Contamination Screening Evaluation Report, May 2019 Pt. 2
- Pond Siting Report, June 2019
- Location Hydraulics Report, May 2019 Pt. 1
- Location Hydraulics Report, May 2019 Pt. 2
- Bridge Analysis Report, July 2019
- Water Quality Impact Evaluation, May 2019
- Utility Assessment Report, July 2019
- Natural Resources Evaluation, July 2019
- Air Quality Screening Analysis Technical Memo, July 2019
- Noise Study Report, July 2019
- Project Environmental Impact Report, July 2019
- Cultural Resources Assessment Survey, August 2019
- Project Traffic Analysis Report, July 2019
- Preliminary Engineering Report, August 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Preferred Alternative 5A
- Fact Sheet
- Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Schedule: May 2019
- Poincian Parkway Extension PD&E Presentation to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners: 4/12/19
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Board: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 1A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 4A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 5A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 1A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 4A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 5A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Evaluation Matrix: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Presentation from 3/14/19 Public Meeting
- Project Fact Sheet
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Board: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 1A: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 4A: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 5A: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 1A: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 4A: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 5A: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Proposed Typical Section: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Evaluation Matrix: Feb. 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Public Meeting #2: March 14, 2019
- Project Schedule
- Project Development Process
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Public Meeting #1 Notice: Sep. 25, 2018
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Public Meeting Presentation: Sep. 25, 2018
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Board Outlined
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Environmental Board
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Social Board
- Final Summary for Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study EAG Meeting on Aug. 15, 2018
- Final Summary for Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study PAG Meeting on Aug. 15, 2018
- Final Summary for Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Kick-Off Public Meeting on September 25, 2018
The Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) is comprised of representatives from environmental organizations, as well as local, state and federal agencies. The input regarding local needs, concerns and environmental impacts being provided by the EAG is crucial in the evaluation of the project corridor.
The study project team typically meets with the EAG up to three times during the study to ensure open communication and provide a forum for issue identification and resolution with governmental agencies and environmental groups.
EAG #3 Meeting Notice: May 21, 2019
Here are some pictures from the May 21, 2019 EAG meeting for the Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study.



EAG #2 Meeting Notice: February 19, 2019
Nearly a dozen people attended the EAG meeting to learn more about the Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study.





Presentations
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Preferred Alternative 5A
- Fact Sheet
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Schedule: May 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Presentation for EAG & PAG meetings: May 21, 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Board: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 1A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 4A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 5A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 1A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 4A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 5A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Proposed Typical Section: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Evaluation Matrix: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Presentation for PAG & EAG Meetings on February 19, 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Presentation for PAG & EAG Meetings on August 15, 2018
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PDE&E Study Environmental Board Exhibit; August 15, 2018
The Project Advisory Group (PAG), comprised of stakeholders within the project corridor, is an important component of this study. The input regarding local needs, concerns and environmental impacts being provided by the PAG continues to be crucial in the evaluation of the project corridor. The study project team typically meets with the PAG up to three times during the study to ensure open communication and provide a forum for issue identification and resolution with project stakeholders.
PAG #3 Meeting Notice: May 21, 2019
Here are some pictures from May 21, 2019 PAG meeting for the Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study.


PAG #2 Meeting Notice: February 19, 2019
More than a dozen people attended the PAG meeting to learn more about the Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study.




Presentations
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Preferred Alternative 5A
- Fact Sheet
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Schedule: May 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Presentation for EAG & PAG meetings: May 21, 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Board: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 1A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 4A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 5A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 1A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 4A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 5A: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Proposed Typical Section: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Evaluation Matrix: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Presentation for PAG & EAG Meetings on February 19, 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Presentation for PAG & EAG Meetings on August 15, 2018
Meeting Schedules
Presentations
- Flyover of Poinciana Parkway Extension Preferred Alternative 5A from August 29, 2019 Public Hearing
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Presentation from August 29, 2019 Public Hearing
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Environmental Constraints Board August 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Social Constraints Board August 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension Alternatives Evaluation Matrix August 2019
- Improvements by other agencies: August 29, 2019
- FDOT’s Improvements at County Road 532/Interstate-4 Interchange: August 29, 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Proposed Typical Section: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Presentation from March 14, 2019 Public Meeting
- Project Fact Sheet
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Board: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 1A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 4A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Social Constraints Alternative 5A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 1A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 4A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Environmental Constraints Alternative 5A: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Alternatives Evaluation Matrix: March 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Proposed Typical Section: February 2019
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Public Meeting Presentation: September 25, 2018
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Board Outlined
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Environmental Board
- Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study Social Board
Meeting Summaries
Some pictures from the first public workshop for the Poinciana Parkway Extension PD&E Study at Poinciana High School on September 25, 2018:





Additional Information
Property owners near a proposed transportation project often want to know an agency’s process for buying needed private property. Central Florida Expressway Authority Right-of-Way acquisition Policy.
For information gathered prior to the PD&E study phase, please visit the Poinciana Parkway Extension Concept, Feasibility and Mobility Study page.