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FDOT Awards $890M Contract for I-95 Express Lanes Extension in Broward County
The Florida Department of Transportation has awarded a landmark $890 million contract to expand the I-95 express lanes network southward through Broward County, a project expected to reduce commute times by up to 22% for hundreds of thousands of daily drivers. Construction is slated to begin in Q3 2026 with an anticipated completion in late 2029, following years of environmental review and community engagement across five municipalities.
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House Bill 1423 advances through the Infrastructure Committee, mandating aerial drone inspections for Florida’s 12,000-plus bridge inventory on an annual basis. Critics argue the proposal adds $40M in state costs while proponents cite improved safety outcomes in pilot programs.
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The newly established National Infrastructure Financing Corporation launched its first lending cycle, with Florida infrastructure planners positioned to secure up to $900M for road, port, and rail projects already in the application pipeline.
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New 27.5% tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are expected to increase per-unit construction costs for Florida single-family homebuilders by $8,000-$14,000, with the impact most pronounced in high-growth markets like Jacksonville and Tampa.
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