I-95 and I-595 Interchange Construction: Improvements and Travel Time Savings

I-95/I-595 Interchange Project Overview

• 🏗️ After six years of construction and hurricane delays, the mega project at the I-95 and I-595 interchange is nearing completion.
• 🎯 The primary goal is to eliminate one of the most dangerous traffic patterns on the highway, where drivers had to weave across multiple lanes.

Key Infrastructure Improvements

• 🛣️ A new direct connection flyover ramp will link the express lanes of I-595 to the express lanes of I-95, promising a smoother transition.
• 🚧 The I-95 stretch between Broward Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard will be widened and resurfaced, with additional express lanes added between Broward Boulevard and Sterling Road in both directions.
• 🌉 A new westbound bridge at the State Road 84 interchange will improve access to the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport, and the eastbound bridge will be revamped for bicycle and pedestrian use.
• 🚗 Lanes on I-595 will be widened all the way to State Road 7, providing further relief to West Broward communities.

Expected Benefits and Investment

• ⏱️ Commuters traveling between the Highland Beach entrance and Broward Boulevard park and ride can expect to save 15 to 20 minutes of travel time.
• 💰 The project represents a $450 million investment and is designed to last for the next 50 years.
• 🗓️ The interchange is anticipated to be open for commuters by the end of the year.
• 📈 This milestone project is considered the biggest in the district, aimed at supporting South Florida's evolving growth and demand.