It's that time of year again- it's hurricane season! With communities at the core of all we do, rest assured that across the state, FDOT team members are all geared up and #ReadyToServe for when emergencies may strike.

FDOT's I-95 Express Phase 3 project is a Top 12 finalist in the 2025 America's Transportation Awards! 🏆 The winner will be determined by online voting. You can vote once daily from now until November 18. Vote and help Florida win here: https://t.co/DhYBVj0exT

Many of Florida’s roads bear the names of those who shaped the state’s history, like J. Turner Butler Boulevard in Jacksonville. This is a 13-mile expressway is named after James Turner Butler (1882–1969), a local lawyer and Florida Senate President. Butler championed the

Remembering those we lost on the day that changed our nation forever. We will never forget.

Almost 70 years of connection, progress, and possibility. Florida's Turnpike has been more than just a roadway; it's been the pathway to Florida's future. We're proud to be part of a legacy that keeps our state moving forward together. #FloridasTurnpike #MyFDOT @America250FL

September is National Preparedness Month. Since severe weather can strike at any time, preparation is key. Make a plan, build your disaster supply kit, know if you live in an evacuation zone, and remember to follow all local guidance.

Keep safety at the heart of the Labor Day holiday. Driving impaired, whether from alcohol, or drugs, puts lives at risk. If you plan to celebrate, plan ahead. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or make other arrangements so everyone gets home safely. Together,

We know it’s early but never too early for FDOT Southwest Florida to talk safety as motorists take to the highways this Labor Day weekend. Appreciate WINK News and Gulf Coast News helping to spread the word. We want everyone to arrive alive at their final destination. #FDOT

Partnering with @FHPSWFL today and everyday to stress the importance of good driving habits especially this Labor Day weekend where 37 million are expected to drive. ☑️Don’t speed. ☑️Don’t drink and drive. ☑️Don’t text and drive. ☑️Wear a seatbelt. ☑️ Be patient. #FDOT

Labor Day weekend is coming up - don't ruin your plans with a DUI. Driving under the influence of marijuana puts you and others at risk of serious injury. It's dangerous, reckless, and illegal.

🚫 Impaired driving isn’t worth the risk. One impaired decision can change everything. Protect yourself, your passengers, and everyone else on the road by driving sober. Florida’s law is clear: Drive High, Get a DUI. Find out how you can prevent impaired driving:

Remember to ALWAYS check the back seat and NEVER leave a child unattended.

Project Complete!  @MyFDOT_SEFL recently completed the Savannas Preserve State Park SUN Trail Improvements Project, stretching from Walton Road to Kitterman Road in Port St. Lucie! This project features approximately 6.8 miles of multi-use trails, featuring a 10-foot-wide path

📢 Big changes are coming to the I-95/Boynton Beach Blvd. Interchange in Palm Beach County! 📢 Last week, work began on this project to improve traffic flow and increase capacity throughout the highly traveled area. More info: https://t.co/0UNTDuIv7b @CityofBoynton @PalmBeachTPA

We’re counting down to our nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with a special red, white & blue train wrap honoring Florida’s history, heritage, and innovation. From iconic state symbols and wildlife to historic landmarks, each car shares Florida’s story and contributions to the

America’s history is filled with pioneers whose small contributions made a huge impact. Pictured here in 1955, technicians from the State Road Department (later becoming FDOT) conduct asphalt testing in Gainesville—part of Florida’s mid-century push to modernize its roads as more

🔆Time to play! 🔆The brand-new play area at the Alligator Alley Environmental Education Center at the I-75 (Mile Marker 35) Rest Area is open!

✅ US 41 Widening Project Complete in Inverness US 41 has been widened from SR 44 (W Main Street) to just south of the bridge over the Withlacoochee State Trail. It is now a four-lane divided road with bike lanes and sidewalks 🚴‍♂️🚶 Project details: https://t.co/hCsixYcy8l

As part of @GovRonDeSantis' Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, 2 new wildlife crossings and a newly reconstructed interchange are coming to Polk County in @MyFDOT_SWFL. Check out a few construction highlights in the video below: https://t.co/o54IDqsz0N

Pictured here: The macadamized road between Haines City and Lake Hamilton back in 1917. Macadam asphalt or “Tar-bound macadam” was a method of road building in the early 20th century involving layers of sand and stone sprayed with tar. As the automobile became more widespread,