AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis, accompanied by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), announced several fully-funded and ahead-of-schedule transportation projects aimed at increasing capacity and reducing congestion in Florida. The state continues to experience record growth and tourism. According to Governor DeSantis, Florida's financial management allows it to self-fund these initiatives, contrasting with other states that rely on federal funding tied to political conditions.
“Unlike the federal government, under my leadership Florida’s Department of Transportation is focused solely on transportation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “That’s why our major transportation upgrades are fully funded and decades ahead of schedule. We listen to Floridians and meet their needs. Roads are not for politics.”
Since taking office in 2019, Governor DeSantis has overseen an investment of over $67.8 billion in Florida's transportation infrastructure. This includes efforts to reduce congestion and maintain supply chain efficiency through the Moving Florida Forward Initiative.
For the upcoming year, the governor has allocated over $14.5 billion for 946 current and forthcoming construction projects across the state. These include:
- $5.2 billion for new highways, adding 140 lane miles.
- $1.8 billion for resurfacing roadways.
- $382 million for bridge repairs and replacements.
- $1.4 billion for intermodal improvements including airports, seaports, transit, and freight rail.
In April, Governor DeSantis announced I-4 projects in Polk and Osceola counties aimed at widening nearly 15 miles of highway starting this year. Today he revealed plans for an additional lane on I-4 next year to provide immediate congestion relief.
FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue commented on these developments: “Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ leadership and forward-thinking approach, we were empowered to look at even more ways to expedite critical infrastructure improvements along the I-4 corridor... drivers will start to see relief at one of the most congested areas in the state by the end of 2025.”
Governor DeSantis also introduced a new FDOT portal designed to expose what he described as politicization within Biden’s transportation department.
To visit the portal, click here.