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Governor Suspends Tolls Across Florida, But Keeps in Place for South Florida

by Sharon Aron Baron October 7, 2024

by Sharon Aron Baron October 7, 2024 5 minutes read

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Governor Suspends Tolls Statewide Except South Florida

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Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls across Central Florida, West Florida, and Alligator Alley in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

By suspending tolls in the impacted area, Floridians and visitors will be better able to quickly and safely evacuate if and when directed by local officials.

Tolls will be waived for seven days beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.

“At my direction, tolls are suspended today as of 10:30 AM,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “With evacuation orders imminent, this will help keep traffic moving and be one less thing for people to worry about ahead of Milton.”

“The Department is committed to ensuring motorists can get where they need to go as quickly and safely as possible, especially in preparation for a major hurricane.

Suspending tolls across the central and west part of the state and Alligator Alley offers an additional option for families to easily get out of the storm’s direct path,” said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. “As Floridians finalize their evacuation plans for Hurricane Milton, FDOT reminds travelers to check FL511.com for the latest traffic conditions and potential road and bridge closures.”

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) will suspend toll collection at 10:30 a.m. EST on Monday, October 7, for seven days. Tolls will be reinstated on Monday, October 14, at noon. The suspension may be extended as needed depending on evolving conditions.

Facilities included within the suspension order include:

Collier and Broward Counties

Alligator Alley

Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties

Suncoast Parkway
I-4 Connector
Selmon Expressway
Veterans Expressway
Gateway Expressway
275 Express
Pinellas Bayway
Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Osceola, Orange, Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Polk Counties

Turnpike Mainline between I-75 (MP 309) and Canoe Creek Service Plaza (MP 229)
S.R. 453
S.R. 451
Wekiva Parkway
Apopka Expressway
Beachline Expressway
Central Florida Greeneway
East-West Expressway
I-4 Express
Western Beltway
Osceola Parkway
Poinciana Parkway
Southern Connector Extension
Seminole ExpresswayPolk Parkway

Toll facilities for FDOT, FTE, Central Florida Expressway Authority, and Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority are included with this suspension.

FDOT is actively implementing Emergency Shoulder Use along Interstate 4 (I-4) and portions of Interstate 75 (I-75) to help facilitate the flow of traffic for travelers evacuating the storm’s potential impact area.

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