This Freedom Friday, the countdown to America's 250th anniversary is on!
With just over a week left, FDOT continues to celebrate, including with this red, white, and blue bridge lighting at the Maitland pedestrian bridge over I-4.
As we approach the holiday celebrations, keep
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- Traffic Advisory: A new traffic signal has been activated at U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard) and Red John Drive in Daytona Beach, Volusia County. This signal is part of improvements in the area to enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers who use the roadway. Other
00:00 - The FDOT Target Zero team is making the rounds to local elementary summer camps to teach students about pedestrian and bicycle safety. These kids were excited to learn, and now they have fresh new helmets to help keep them safe too! If a rider or passenger is under 16, they must
- ⚠️ Know before you go. ⚠️ Alcohol, drugs, and even prescription and OTC medications can impair driving. Read labels and plan ahead for a sober ride. #TargetZero #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver
- The roadside wildflower bloom continues! Did you know Florida's State Wildflower is the genus Coreopsis? As you drive around Central Florida, keep an eye out for these beautiful blooms that are part of FDOT's Wildflower Program. Just remember: don't stop or pull over to take
- The Florida Freedom Tour is in full swing at the Melbourne Square Mall in Brevard County! We're here until 4 p.m. Tuesday, so come catch a glimpse of some of the unique history that makes Florida special! If you miss us, check out America250FL.com and follow @America250FL
- Before you see visible improvements to any road, crews often start with work underground, ensuring proper drainage and utility functions. This crew is preparing for a project that will upgrade traffic signals and sidewalks at Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) and Clarcona-Ocoee
00:00 - Next stop? Brevard County! The Florida Freedom Tour will be at the Melbourne Square Mall on Tuesday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the mobile history museum and learn something new as it makes its rounds throughout the state this summer!
- The Florida Freedom Tour has arrived at the beautiful Silver Springs State Park in Marion County! Come on over and learn about Florida's history in these 53-foot semi-trucks filled with artifacts, immersive settings, and interactive items! Did you know that Silver Springs is
- The Florida Freedom Tour is headed to Marion County! Join the celebration at Silver Springs State Park on Monday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This mobile museum initiative, in honor of America's 250th anniversary, will showcase exhibits and artifacts from the Museum of
- Relief is on the way for truck drivers along the I-4 corridor. Supported by a $180 million INFRA grant from the Federal Highway Administration, FDOT has broken ground on five new truck parking sites that are expected to open in Central Florida by 2028. These new sites in
00:00 - The Florida Freedom Tour is here in Seminole County at Monroe Hall in Sanford! Stop by until 3:30 p.m. this Friday to explore exhibits from the Museum of Florida History as we count down to America's 250th birthday. Follow along with the tour at America250FL.com and
- FDOT District Five has received the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Florida Outstanding Project Development and Environment (PD&E)/Planning Project of the Year Award for its U.S. 17-92 PD&E Study! This study, which evaluated the widening of U.S. 17-92 in























