We are not convinced that the cost savings are really there. With express lanes, we will have all the benefits of open road tolling, as well as allow the option of cash payment. Mr. Figueredo said that if open road tolling is proven to be viable and successful, the Authority Board could make the decision to eliminate cash payment. With express lanes, we would be ideally positioned to move toward open road tolling. The scheduled completion date is the end of September.
Construction is on schedule.
This project includes completion of the Turnpike Interchange and extension to CR 535. Construction on the Turnpike interchange began on February 5. Construction on the extension to CR 535 began on March 5. The project is on schedule. Interchange and Goldenrod Rd.