Florida’s $578M I-75 Expansion Kicks Off in 2026, Set to Cut Drive Times by 47%

State planners are gearing up for a major overhaul of I-75 between Fort Myers and Naples. The massive construction effort will begin in 2026.

The $578 million project will transform the 18.5-mile stretch into an eight-lane highway. By adding a lane in each direction plus merge zones, drivers can expect their trips to be reduced up to 47%.

Construction will stretch from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road. Plans have moved ahead of schedule, starting twelve months sooner than first thought…

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