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I-95 HOV Expansion, from Donald Ross Road (exit 83) north to S.R. 706/ Indiantown Road (exit 87A/B)

The $43.5 million, 4.5-mile construction projectwill expand the existing six-lane interstate to 10 lanes, which includes one general-purpose lane and one High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction and additional auxiliary lanes. The project includes widening of the existing bridges over Donald Ross Road and the C-18 Canal; ramp improvements; sound barrier and retaining wall construction; signalization enhancements; new signing, pavement markings, lighting; and landscaping, including irrigation. The work began August 21, 2008 is being performed by Posen Construction. Construction is expected to be completed spring 2012.

Restrictions: There will be a closure to the outside northbound and outside southbound travel lanes of I-95, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday, November 8, through Thursday, November 12, for roadway widening.

There is a new configuration at the I-95 southbound on-ramp from Donald Ross Road, please use caution when entering this ramp. This new ramp configuration will be in place for approximately one year.

Motorists should be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway by all Donald Ross Road entrance and exit ramps and the median area just north of Donald Ross Road. The inside left turn lane, of two lanes from westbound Donald Ross Road onto southbound I-95 is closed. The inside eastbound lane of Donald Ross Road under the I-95 overpass is also closed. The advisory speed limit is posted at 25 mph on all the Donald Ross Road entrance and exit ramps. Please use caution.

I-95 HOV Expansion, from south of PGA Boulevard (exit 79A/B) north to Donald Ross Road (exit 83)

The $44 million, 4.3-mile construction projectwill expand the existing six-lane interstate to 10 lanes, which includes one general-purpose lane and one High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction and additional auxiliary lanes. The project includes mainline ramp reconstruction and the widening of the existing bridges over PGA Boulevard and Military Trail (exit 79C). Additional enhancements include improved drainage; sound barrier and retaining wall construction; new signing, pavement markings, lighting, and landscaping. Construction began August 20, 2008 and is being performed by Community Asphalt Corporation. This project is expected to be completed winter 2011.

Restrictions:Northbound and southbound travel lanes on Military Trail approaching I-95 will be reduced and rerouted, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., daily, Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, and continuously, 6 a.m., Saturday, November 14, through 6 a.m., Monday, November 16, to form the new bridge decks. Northbound and southbound Military Trail, approaching the I-95 overpass will be reduced to one lane. Traffic will be rerouted onto the northbound or southbound side of the roadway. Only one lane northbound and southbound will be opened in this area.

There is a stop sign at the northbound I-95 exit ramp onto westbound PGA Boulevard. This lane no longer merges. Advance warning signs are in place on the ramp to alert motorists.

Alicia M. De Fago
Public Information Officer - Northern I-95 HOV Expansion Projects
11641 Kew Gardens Avenue, Suite 101
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 718-4709
95info@pbfdot.com
www.pbfdot.com/95Expansion