FDOT, Seminole County and the City of Oviedo Cut the Ribbon on S.R. 426/C.R. 419 Widening Project

OVIEDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation, Seminole County and the City of Oviedo celebrated the completion of a transformational widening project for State Road (S.R.) 426/County Road (C.R.) 419 (Broadway Street) through historic Downtown Oviedo at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, March 6.

Beginning in January 2022, this $21 million construction project has transformed a 1.4-mile stretch of roadway from Pine Avenue to Adeline B. Tinsley Way into a modern four-lane divided corridor. Among the improvements included in this project are a 22-foot-wide raised grass median, dedicated bike lanes, and sidewalks on both sides of the street, providing safer and more efficient travel options for all users. Additionally, significant stormwater enhancements have been implemented to improve drainage in the area.

This project also constructed a safety feature new to the Oviedo area: a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) near Oviedo High School. This advanced crossing system stops traffic when activated, ensuring a safer route for students and pedestrians seeking to cross. Studies show PHBs reduce pedestrian crashes by almost 70%, making this a critical investment in modern pedestrian safety. Since its activation in early February, the PHB has already seen significant use by students, demonstrating its immediate impact. For more information about how PHBs work, watch the educational video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNQJs6S1MQk.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from key officials, including Seminole County Commission Chairman and District Two Commissioner Jay Zembower, Seminole County District One Commissioner Bob Dallari, FDOT District Five Director of Transportation Development Jack Adkins, and City of Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek.

The completion of the S.R. 426/C.R. 419 widening project marks a significant investment in Oviedo’s infrastructure, improving safety, traffic efficiency, and overall quality of life for longtime residents and visitors alike.

“Thanks to the continued support of our residents through the Penny Sales Tax, we are delivering meaningful improvements that will benefit our region for years to come,” Zembower said.

“Oviedo residents have been anticipating the expansion of Broadway Street for over 20 years,” Sladek said. “Now that it is completed, we are excited to welcome private sector investment in this brick-lined corridor and all the vitality and economic growth that it brings."

FDOT extends its sincere gratitude to the City of Oviedo, Seminole County, local leaders, and the construction team for their collaboration in bringing this project to fruition.

“This project really is a testament to what we can accomplish when state and local agencies work together toward a common goal,” Adkins said. “By partnering with Seminole County and the City of Oviedo, we’ve been able to deliver infrastructure improvements that will benefit residents and visitors for years to come.”