Gov. Ron DeSantis says $7 billion will be allocated to expedite 20 major road projects across Florida over the next four years, which aim to relieve congestion for drivers in the Sunshine State.
He made the announcement during a visit to the SunTrax Test Facility Toll Operations in Auburndale. He was joined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue.
DeSantis said in light of a record-setting $22 billion surplus in the Florida budget, he is focusing on initiatives to give back to taxpayers.
One avenue that follows that initiative is proposing legislation to expedite 20 major road projects across the state. This includes projects in the Tampa Bay area, focused mainly on Interstate 275, I-75 and I-4.
According to FDOT, the legislation is dubbed "Moving Florida Forward." If passed as is, it'll allocate $7 billion toward Florida's transportation infrastructure to address congestion relief and improve safety on roadways.
The funds will prioritize 20 "critical infrastructure projects" in the existing FDOT five-year work program. The money will be comprised of $4 billion of general revenue surplus and $3 billion that FDOT will use to "leverage innovative financing tools, contracting, and proposed policies." The funds will be distributed over four years.
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