Current Construction Lane Closures in St. Lucie County
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Kings Highway Widening Project, from South of State Road 70 to North of the I-95 Overpass
Traffic Impact:
This project was final accepted by the Florida Department of Transportation on Friday September 8th, 2023.
SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard Widening Project, from South of SW Alcantarra Boulevard to South of SW Darwin Boulevard
Traffic Impact:
One lane in either direction of SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard between SW Fisherman Avenue and SW Darwin Boulevard may be closed Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to install drainage structures. Flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic.
Beginning Sunday, September 17, 2023 the westbound traffic on St. Lucie West Boulevard will be shifted slightly to the north and open two new turn lanes to access the NB I-95 on ramp. Please note, if the traffic shift does not occur Sunday, September 17 it’s expected to be complete by Sunday, September 24.
City of Port St. Lucie project/adjacent to project corridor:
The Port St. Lucie Boulevard South Project Segment 3, managed by the City of Port St. Lucie, is reconstructing approximately miles of the existing four-lane roadway from SW Gatlin Boulevard to SW Darwin Boulevard and a portion of SW Darwin Boulevard through Winter 2023.
Traffic Impact:
Speed limit lowered to 30 mph for the duration of the construction project.
Closure of existing median openings at both SW Yale Street and SW Cairo Avenue.
One northbound through lane will be eliminated on SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard north of SW Aurelia Avenue to Gatlin Boulevard, leaving one through lane and one dedicated left turn lane onto westbound Gatlin Boulevard. For more information about the City of Port St. Lucie’s Segment 3 Project, please contact Beth Zsoka, Project Public Information Specialist at 772-871-5176.
St. Lucie West Boulevard Widening Project, from Commerce Center Drive to Peacock Boulevard
Traffic Impact:
Beginning Thursday, September 21, the westbound traffic on St. Lucie West Boulevard will be shifted slightly to the north and open two new turn lanes to access the NB I-95 on ramp. Please note, if the traffic shift does not occur Thursday, September 21, it’s expected to be complete by Thursday, September 28.
The eastbound lane of St. Lucie West Boulevard from the I-95 northbound off-ramp intersection to Peacock Boulevard was shifted 3-feet to the south to facilitate roadway construction through Dec. 2023.
Eastbound St. Lucie West Boulevard to southbound I-95 traffic is shifted to the newly paved permanent on-ramp.
Eastbound traffic on St. Lucie West Boulevard is shifted to the new roadway/bridge outside lane to facilitate roadway construction through Dec. 2023.
The bike lane and shoulder along the new eastbound St. Lucie West Boulevard will be open and can be used by bicycles. The asphalt pathway along westbound St. Lucie West Boulevard will be open and can be used by bicycles through Sep. 2023.
Traffic on the northbound I-95 entrance ramp was shifted to the inside (left) lane from westbound St. Lucie West Boulevard to facilitate roadway construction operations through Sep. 2023. The free-flowing right turn lane from westbound St. Lucie West Boulevard onto the northbound I-95 on-ramp was eliminated. A new right turn lane from westbound St. Lucie West Boulevard onto the northbound I-95 entrance ramp was added, and motorists will stop at the signal before turning onto the ramp.
Traffic on the northbound I-95 exit ramp to St. Lucie West Boulevard is split to the inner left and the outer right lanes to facilitate roadway construction operations through Dec. 2023.
Traffic on the southbound I-95 exit ramp to St. Lucie West Boulevard is split to the inner left and the outer right lanes to facilitate roadway construction activities through Dec. 2023.
Intermittent shoulder closures may occur Monday through Friday, through Dec. 2023, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road work at the following locations:
Northbound and southbound I-95 mainline from just north and south of the St. Lucie West Boulevard overpass
All I-95 entrance and exit ramps at St. Lucie West Boulevard
Eastbound and westbound St. Lucie West Boulevard from Champions Way to SW Peacock Boulevard
One lane in either direction of St. Lucie West Boulevard between Champions Way and SW Peacock Boulevard may be intermittently closed nightly Monday through Friday, through Dec. 2023, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for roadway work. A flagging operation will be in place to help direct traffic.
One northbound and southbound lane of I-95 may be intermittently closed from just north and south of the St. Lucie West Boulevard overpass Monday through Friday, through Dec. 2023, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for bridge work and deliveries.
One northbound and southbound lane of I-95 may be intermittently closed from just north and south of the St. Lucie West Boulevard overpass Monday through Friday, through Dec. 2023, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for bridge work and material deliveries. No more than one lane will be closed at a time in either direction of I-95.
Two southbound and northbound lanes of I-95 from one mile south to one mile north of the St. Lucie West Boulevard overpass may be intermittently closed Monday through Friday, through Dec. 2023, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for fence installation on the existing WB bridge.
State Road 716/Port St. Lucie Boulevard Over Long Creek & N. Fork of the St. Lucie River Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Traffic Impact:
All lanes are open. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Samantha Kayser at 772-579-5479.
State Road 9/I-95 Northbound and Southbound Off-Ramps at Gatlin Boulevard Roadway Improvements Project
Traffic Impact:
The outside or inside ramp lane of the northbound I-95 to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard exit ramps may be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, through September 2023, for roadway work.
The outside or inside ramp lane of the southbound I-95 to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard exit ramps may be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, through September 2023, for roadway work.
The outside shoulder of the southbound I-95 to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard exit ramp is closed around-the-clock through September 2023 to facilitate roadway work.
One westbound outside lane of Gatlin Boulevard from just west of the I-95 northbound on-ramp entrance to just east of the overpass is closed around-the-clock through September 2023, for roadway work.
One lane in each direction of Gatlin Boulevard from just east and west of the northbound and southbound I-95 off-ramps at Gatlin Boulevard may be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, through September 2023, for clearing and grubbing, and sidewalk work. During this time, sections of the sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrian detours will be in place.
One southbound lane of I-95 from just before and at the off-ramp to Gatlin Boulevard may be closed nightly, Sunday through Thursday, through September 2023, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., for sign installation. Traffic on the outside lane will be temporarily shifted to the left during the lane closure. FHP will be onsite to assist motorists.
The SR 9/I-95 northbound off-ramp to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard may be closed to traffic overnight, 9 p.m., until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Thursday, Sept. 28 for milling and resurfacing work. During this closure, motorists will be detoured via the SR 9/I-95 northbound off-ramp to Becker Road (Exit 114), SW Becker Road, and Port St. Lucie Boulevard to Gatlin Boulevard. FHP will be on site to assist motorists. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Please see flyer attached for more information.
The SR 9/I-95 southbound off-ramp to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard may be closed to traffic overnight, 9 p.m., until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Thursday, Sept. 28 for milling and resurfacing work. During this closure, motorists will be detoured via the SR 9/I-95 southbound off-ramp to Crosstown Parkway (Exit 120), Crosstown Parkway, and SW Village Parkway to Gatlin Boulevard. FHP will be on site to assist motorists. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Please see flyer attached for more information.
The SR 9/I-95 northbound off-ramp to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard may be closed to traffic overnight, 9 p.m., until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Thursday, Sept. 28 for milling and resurfacing work. During this closure, motorists will be detoured via the SR 9/I-95 northbound off-ramp to Becker Road (Exit 114), SW Becker Road, and Port St. Lucie Boulevard to Gatlin Boulevard. FHP will be on site to assist motorists. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Please see flyer attached for more information.
The SR 9/I-95 southbound off-ramp to eastbound and westbound Gatlin Boulevard may be closed to traffic overnight, 9 p.m., until 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Thursday, Sept. 28 for milling and resurfacing work. During this closure, motorists will be detoured via the SR 9/I-95 southbound off-ramp to Crosstown Parkway (Exit 120), Crosstown Parkway, and SW Village Parkway to Gatlin Boulevard. FHP will be on site to assist motorists. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Please see flyer attached for more information. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Samantha Kayser at 772-579-5479.
State Road 9/I-95 Northbound and Southbound Off-Ramps at Midway Road Improvements Project
Traffic Impact:
The shoulders of the northbound and southbound I-95 off-ramps at Midway Road may be closed 7 a.m., until 5 p.m., Monday, Sept.18 through Friday, Sept. 22 for road wok.
State Road 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Roadway Improvements Project
Traffic Impacts:
One northbound lane from Juanita Avenue to St Lucie Boulevard may be closed 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, September 29 for lighting work, sign installation, and shoulder corrections.
One southbound lane from Juanita Avenue to St Lucie Boulevard may be closed 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, September 29 for lighting work, sign installation, and shoulder corrections.
One northbound lane of SR 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from north of Ave Q to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, September 21, for asphalt placement.
One southbound lane of SR 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from north of Ave Q to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday, July 9 through Thursday, September 21, for asphalt placement.
One northbound lane of SR 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from north of Ave Q to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday , September 20 through Wednesday October 4, for thermoplastic permanent paving markings.
One southbound lane of SR 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from north of Ave Q to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday , September 20 through Wednesday October 4, for thermoplastic permanent paving markings.
One northbound lane of SR 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from north of Ave Q to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19 through Friday September 29, for thermoplastic permanent paving markings.
One southbound lane of SR 615/North 25th Street/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from north of Ave Q to St. Lucie Boulevard may be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19 through Friday September 29, for thermoplastic permanent paving markings.
State Road A1A North Causeway Over the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) Bridge Replacement Project
Traffic Impacts:
Advanced Notice: One northbound lane on SR 605/ Old Dixie Hwy will be closed around-the-clock from Monday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Dec. 22 for Roadway work and drainage work.
For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Samantha Kayser at 772-579-5479.
State Road 9/I-95 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements Project, from South of Gatlin Boulevard to South of St. Lucie West Boulevard
Traffic Impacts:
One lane in either direction of I-95 from south of Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie West Boulevard may be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Oct. 19, for roadway construction and bridge work.
Two northbound lanes of I-95 from south of Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie West Boulevard may be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 19, for roadway construction and bridge work.
One lane in either direction of I-95 from south of Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie West Boulevard may be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, for roadway construction and bridge work.
Two lanes in either direction of I-95 from south of Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie West Boulevard may be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, for roadway construction and bridge work.
The northbound and southbound I-95 shoulder (right or left) from south of Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie West Boulevard may be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug.28 through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, for foundation installation, pole construction, sign installation, lighting, and ITS work.
The northbound and southbound I-95 shoulder (right or left) from south of Gatlin Boulevard to St. Lucie West Boulevard may be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug.28 through Thursday, Dec. 21, for foundation installation, pole construction, sign installation, lighting, and ITS work.
Advanced Notice: The SR 9/I-95 northbound on-ramp from Gatlin Boulevard will be closed to traffic overnight, 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. from Sunday Sept. 27 through Friday, Oct. 6, for resurfacing of the roadway. Sunday, Oct.8 through Thursday, Oct. 12 will be used as contingency nights if needed. During this closure, motorists will be detoured via Gatlin Boulevard, SW Village Parkway, and Crosstown Parkway to the northbound SR 9/I-95 on-ramp from Crosstown Parkway (Exit 120). For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Samantha Kayser at 772-579-5479
The SR 9/ I95 Northbound off-ramp to Crosstown Pkwy will be closed to traffic overnight, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sunday Oct. 8 through Thursday Oct. 12 for ramp milling and resurfacing. Sunday, Oct. 15 through Thursday Oct. 19 will be used as contingency dates if needed.
Savannas Preserve State Park SUN Trail Improvements Project, from Walton Road to Kitterman Road
Traffic Impacts:
All lanes are open. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Samantha Kayser at 772-579-5479.
MAINTENANCE, UTILITY, PERMIT & ADDITIONAL AGENCY PROJECTS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Traffic Impact: (City of Port St. Lucie, White City, City of Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, St. Lucie West, Tradition)
FORT PIERCE:
Traffic Impact: Northbound and Southbound US 1 between Juanita Ave & Old US Highway 1, in Fort Pierce 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, September 18th, through Friday, September 22nd, 1 of 2 lanes may be intermittently closed with possible lane shifts, for Caliber Car Wash Construction. For more information, please contact Rafael Ureña at 772-882-5084.
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