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State Road (S.R.) 9/I-95 at Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Interchange Project

Road: S.R. 9

Local Road Name: I-95/Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

City: West Palm Beach

County: Palm Beach

Financial Number: 413260-01-52-01

Project Length: 1.363 mile

Project Limits: Both Off-Ramps and Palm Beach Lakes Blvd from West of Robbins Drive to East Mall Entrance

Project Letting: 3/31/2027

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2027

Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2029

Estimated Construction Cost: $13.7 Million

Point of Contact:

Vamsee Tirunagari, P.E.
FDOT District 4 – In-House Consultant Project Manager
3400 W Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Phone: (954) 777-4061
Email: vamsee.tirunagari@dot.state.fl.us

Meetings

The in-person meeting will take place on
Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
at the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library,
5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach FL 33407

Project Purpose

To proactively address future traffic impacts at the SR-9/I-95 Interchange at Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.

Project Improvements

  • Widen Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and I-95 off-ramps to add turn lanes to improve traffic flow and avoid backups on I-95.
  • Repave the existing roadway to improve the resiliency of our infrastructure.
  • Replace existing traffic signal mast arms and lighting at the following intersections impacted by the widening: Robbins Drive, La Quinta Inn, and both off ramps from I-95.
  • Replace existing traffic signal strain poles with mast arms and replace lighting at the following intersections impacted by the widening: Executive Center Drive and the East Mall Entrance
  • Upgrade existing pedestrian curb ramps and install detectable warning surfaces.
  • Replace and upgrade signs and pavement markings to meet current standards and increase reflectivity.
  • Install two new Overhead Arterial Dynamic Message Signs on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Construction Impacts

  •  Work will be done in phases to reduce the effects of construction on the community.
  •  Some vibration and noise from construction activity may be experienced.
  •  Temporary lane closures to build the improvements will be completed during non-peak hours.
  •  Pedestrian and vehicular access to all properties will always be maintained.

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