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Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends Tolls To Assist Hurricane Milton Evacuations

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls across Central Florida and West Florida, as well as 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 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 a seven-day period, with tolls being 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 Expressway
  • Polk Parkway

Toll facilities for FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, Central Florida Expressway Authority, and Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority are included with this suspension.

FDOT reminds travelers to check FL511.com for the latest traffic conditions and potential road and bridge closures.


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