In February 2021, CFX began the capacity improvements SR 538/Poinciana Parkway to create a divided four lane expressway from Ronald Reagan Parkway to CR 580/Cypress Parkway. This 7-mile capacity improvements project is expected to improve traffic flow and operations in the area.
This project includes four proposed noise walls; re-aligning the intersection with CR 580/Cypress Parkway at Solivita Boulevard; building a second bridge over the Reedy Creek Mitigation Bank; building new bridges at Marigold Avenue and KOA street; and two new ramps at the existing interchange with Marigold Avenue.
Click here for the Project Map
Click here for the Draft Traffic Noise Study Report
Click here for the video and slide presentation for the July 29, 2020 virtual public meeting
Start of construction: February 2021.
Anticipated completion: Fall 2023.
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Please see below for picture updates of the Project from – March 29, 2023
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- The new 96’ bridge at KOA Street is complete. It has 18” piling and 45” Florida I-beams and adds underdeck lighting. New mechanically stabilized earth walls were installed to support the embankment between the bridges.
- The new toll gantry is complete, and one lane of traffic has been shifted to the new alignment. Crews are adjusting overhead equipment and preparing to test the remaining toll lanes.
- The new 145’ bridge at Marigold Avenue is complete. It has 18” piling and 63” Florida I-beams, plus underdeck lighting. New mechanically stabilized earth walls were installed to support the embankment between the bridges. On and off-ramps were added to create a diamond interchange.
- The new toll gantry is complete, and one lane of traffic has been shifted to the new alignment. Crews are adjusting overhead equipment and preparing to test the remaining toll lanes.
- The southernmost point of the new 6149’ Reedy Creek bridge is complete. Crews are working to tie in the asphalt to the bridge.
- The new 6149’ Reedy Creek bridge is complete. It has 24” piling and 45” Florida I-beams. Crews are installing CCTV cameras and completing painting work.
- The new 6149’ Reedy Creek bridge is complete. Crews are beginning to grove the concrete bridge deck.
- Construction is complete on Pond 5-1. The intersection of Poinciana Parkway and Solivita Boulevard is nearly complete.