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426905-4 Ellis Road from west of John Rodes Boulevard to west of Wickham Road
Project Details
| Work Type: | Widening |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Length: | 1.827 miles |
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| Construction Cost: | $31 million |
| Project Start: | Fall 2026 |
| Est. Completion: | Spring 2029 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is widening and reconstructing approximately 1.83 miles of Ellis Road from west of John Rodes Boulevard to west of Wickham Road. The project will increase the roadway’s capacity by widening Ellis Road from two lanes to four lanes, providing two travel lanes in each direction separated by a raised median.
Several safety improvements will also be implemented along the corridor, including the construction of 6-foot-wide sidewalks and 7-foot buffered bicycle lanes, as well as the installation of new traffic signals at East Drive, Distribution Drive/Technology Drive West, and Technology Drive East.
Additional work includes drainage improvements, pond construction, utility work, and retaining wall construction.
The project is being completed through a partnership with Brevard County, the cities of Melbourne and West Melbourne, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO), and Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
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Lane Closures
- There are no lane closures at this time.