HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-267RESOLUTION 20-267
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF INWOOD CONSULTING ENGINEERS
REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW TURNPIKE
INTERCHANGE AT MIDWAY ROAD IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has made the following determinations:
1. The Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) is currently performing a PD&E (Project Development &
Environment) study for turnpike facilities from Jupiter to Fort Pierce.
2. The Turnpike is planning to widen from a four -lane facility to a ten lane facility.
3. The FTE is evaluating several locations for new interchanges within the study limits.
4. The County supports the development of a new turnpike interchange at Midway Road.
5. The County is requesting that Florida's Turnpike Enterprise change their recommended
interchange configuration to Alternative B (TUDI) as shown in the Midway Road Interchange
Alternatives public document.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim itssupportfora change to the interchange configuration toAlternative
B(TUDI) forthe new turnpike exchange at Midway Road.
2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
3. The County Administrator is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the County's state
legislative delegation and to the Florida Turnpike Enterprise.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1st day of December 2020.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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