PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The long-debated State Road 7 Extension project is taking another step forward, with the Florida Department of Transportation announcing new public meetings to share updated plans and timelines with residents.
According to FDOT, the project — which would extend State Road 7 from Okeechobee Boulevard to Northlake Boulevard — is designed to improve traffic flow and connectivity in western Palm Beach County. The agency says the roadway would provide a safer and more efficient north-south route for drivers in rapidly growing communities west of West Palm Beach.
FDOT plans to host both a virtual and an in-person public meeting later this month. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, at 5:30 p.m., followed by an in-person meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The meetings will include a presentation beginning at 6 p.m. and a question-and-answer session afterward…