
Safety Summit News
Check out the special edition newsletter highlighting the 2025 Safety Summit! The summit brought together transportation professionals, law enforcement, local officials, and community partners who are all working toward the shared goal of safer roads for everyone. More...

Get Involved in the Florida Transportation Plan Process
The 2055 Florida Transportation Plan update process is going on now and FDOT encourages all of our communities and partners to participate in the process! The 2055 FTP will be a comprehensive statewide blueprint guiding Florida's 30-year transportation future. The FTP will have statewide goals and regional objectives, empowering our communities to develop local strategies around the FTP’s common framework. More...

FDOT Upgrading Bridge over Turnbull Creek
FDOT is making progress on replacing the southbound bridge on U.S. 1 over Turnbull Creek in southern Volusia County. Learn more at: More...
Look Both Ways: Learn more about pedestrian safety
Here are some tips and helpful resources to help you stay safe while on foot or on your bicycle. More...

Roundabouts 101: Learn about the benefits and proper use of roundabouts
Did you know that there are approximately 20 roundabouts operating on the state highway system and over 300 roundabouts on local roads throughout Florida? Here is some helpful information about how roundabouts promote both safety and better traffic flow. More...

What’s a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)?
Right now, there are dozens of diverging diamond interchanges (DDIs) planned for the state of Florida, including several as part of the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate projects. Here’s some information about how these interchanges work. More...
District Five Service Area

Opportunities to Get Involved
October 14, 2025
The FDOT will hold a public hearing for the State Road (S.R.) 60 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Prairie Lake Road to Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (virtual), and Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (in-person).
October 16, 2025
FDOT will hold a project open house about two projects on U.S. 441 (Orange Blossom Trail) from north of Old Dixie Highway to Mary Louis Lane in Osceola County on Thursday, October 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hart Memorial Central Library, 211 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34741.
October 20, 2025
The FDOT is offering several opportunities to learn about and provide comment on the proposed Five-Year Work Program:
- Virtual Option: Interested persons may visit www.fdot.gov/WPPH/District5 from a computer, tablet or mobile device. This online hearing will open on Monday, October 20, 2025, and will be available online 24 hours a day through Friday, October 24, 2025, for citizens to view and comment on project information.
- In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend an in-person open house on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The open house will be held at the FDOT District Five Office, located at 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720.
- In-Person Appointment: FDOT representatives are available Monday, October 20, 2025, through Friday, October 24, 2025, at the FDOT District Five Office, located at 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720. You can schedule a meeting at the district office by contacting the me using the contact information listed at the end of this letter.
October 29, 2025
The FDOT will hold a project open house on three projects to widen U.S. 301 from County Road (C.R.) 470 to Florida's Turnpike on Wednesday, October 29. from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wildwood Community center, 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34875.
October 30, 2025
FDOT will hold a project open house regarding maintenance resurfacing projects on S.R. 528 from west of Sykes Creek to S.R. 401 and on S.R. A1A from S.R. 520 to George King Boulevard in Cape Canaveral on Thursday, October 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City of Cape Canaveral Community Center, 7920 Orange Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.
November 5, 2025
The FDOT will hold a project open house about this project on Wednesday, November 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr., Ormond Beach, FL 32176. Attendees will have an opportunity to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions.
District Five Office of Safety

Other Service Areas
Current News
- FDOT and Volusia-Flagler TPO’s Smart Driving College Challenge Wins Big at AASHTO’s TransComm Awards
- Traffic Advisory: Overnight Closures of the Westbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Eastbound S.R. 528 October 8 and 9
- Open House for Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) Improvements Scheduled for October 16
- Upcoming Public Hearing: State Road (S.R.) 60 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study
- Traffic Advisory: Eastbound I-4 Entrance Ramp from S.R. 535 to be Reduced to a Single Lane Until Summer 2026