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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.
🚧 At FDOT, we’re dedicated to keeping our roads safe! 🌟 From clearing drainage before storms roll in, to reducing roadway congestion and designing safer routes, we're on it. We all have something special waiting for us at home. Take our adorable friend, Ruby, as an example!🐾
🚧 Alt US 19 Construction Update 🚧 Roadwork is ongoing on Alt US 19 from Tampa Rd to Meres Blvd in Pinellas County! Crews are actively working on milling and resurfacing, as well as sidewalk and drainage improvements. 📲Sign up for project updates here: fdottampabay.com/project/944/44…
World Snake Day? Why not celebrate by slithering your way to the I-75 Paynes Prairie rest stop in @MyFDOT_NEFL to marvel at the FDOT "Snake Wall"! 🐍 This unique, winding wall offers stunning panoramic views of I-75 and the breathtaking Paynes Prairie while keeping wildlife out…
Having a transportation system that supports multiple modes and our supply chain is something that Florida has always prioritized. As seen by this cargo ship and steam locomotive docked in Pensacola in 1947, easy connection between modes was just as critical back then as it is…
Which Safe Driver are you? No wrong answers (Don’t be ashamed to be an obsessive napkin collector – we listen and we don’t judge here). Drop a comment below and thank your favorite safe driver for sticking to the speed limit, staying chill behind the wheel, and making sure…
Crews delivered the first 60-inch concrete piles to be used in construction of the new Shands Bridge as part of the First Coast Expressway. Exciting time on the St. Johns River as the new bridge takes form! @MyFDOT_NEFL
Want to launch your transportation career? FDOT and its Statewide Workforce Development Program can help with that! Transportation is an industry where you can work your way through the ranks in a fulfilling career while serving your community. Don’t wait, get your start today:…
Severe weather can bring the unexpected, making preparation the key to success. To prepare for any power outages that may occur, FDOT stages fully fueled generators that can be deployed after a storm to help keep traffic signals operational under temporary power. While these…
Congratulations to Will Watts, Assistant Secretary for Engineering and Operations at @MyFDOT for receiving the 2025 Ben Watts Partnership Award! We commend Will for his leadership, dedication and continued commitment to collaboration across Florida’s transportation industry.
TRANSPORTATION QUIZ TIME: Originally built in 1957, @FloridaTurnpike has provided travelers across the state an even more convenient way to travel Florida since then! When it was first built, it had another name. Do you know the original name of Florida’s Turnpike? ANSWER: See…
July is the 7th month of the year. 7 is a lucky number. Don’t leave your summer travel to chance. Be sure to visit FL511.com for real-time traffic information to ensure your luck doesn’t run out!
In the early days of the automobile and before the adoption of the U.S. highway system, states had an informal network of marked routes called “auto trails”. Marked with colored bands on utility poles, these auto trails helped guide travelers along their routes. In Florida,…
Congratulations to 2025 Outstanding Safety Project recipient, H&H (Design Consultant) for their US 41 over Caloosahatchee River – Pedestrian Improvements Project (@MyFDOT District 1)! For more information: acecfl.org/events-and-awa…
Slower speeds lead to fewer crashes with less-severe injuries, which is why FDOT has partnered with law enforcement agencies throughout five Southeastern states for Operation Southern Slow Down. Their visible presence helps reduce crashes caused by speeding. Through…
As part of #OperationSouthernSlowdown, we teamed up with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and local law enforcement to remind drivers to take it easy on the gas pedal. 🚔💬
MOOve Over, Florida!! 🐄🚨 Florida law says: MOVE OVER for stopped, disabled, or emergency vehicles. If you can’t move over safely or you’re on a two-lane road, slow down to 20 mph below the speed limit. PS: The troopers were able to safely move the bull back to its home!
While on patrol, an FDOT Road Ranger spotted a small kitten on the side of I-275. They pulled over, carefully rescued the kitten, & made sure it was brought to a safe and loving home. 🐱💛 A big thank-you to our Road Rangers for always looking out!
Hey, Mom & Dad! Do you know Florida’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws? 👉 Florida’s GDL laws set important limits for drivers ages 15-17 to reduce risks and build skills behind the wheel. These laws are designed to keep your teen safe as they gain experience…
FDOT is proud to partner with law enforcement agencies across the Southeast for Operation Southern Slow Down, an annual law enforcement campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding and increase roadway safety. Higher speeds increase the risk of crashes, make…
