The Palmetto Express project is an innovative, lower-cost alternative to traditional highway construction that offers options to increase time reliability. The project combines proven cost-efficient transportation management techniques, including dynamic tolling to meet travel demands today and in the future. The dynamic tolling feature promotes an increase in highway efficiency and encourages travel in off peak times.
The Palmetto Express lanes will be constructed on the far left side of the road and separated from the non-tolled general purpose lanes by a barrier of flexible express lanes markers.
The 75 Express lanes will be constructed along the median and separated from the general purpose lanes by grass separators or concrete barrier walls.
Yes. The speed limit is 55 mph, both in the express lanes and the general purpose lanes within Miami-Dade County.
Travel speeds are not guaranteed on the express lanes. While FDOT works toward maintaining speeds at 45 mph or above, the main goal is to optimize the express lanes’ vehicle throughput by moving the highest number of vehicles possible in the safest and most efficient manner.
Where can I enter the Palmetto Express Lanes northbound?
Please note: the northbound entry/exit points are currently being changed from three to two locations:
· Between W. Flagler Street and SR 836/Dolphin Expressway (First entry point for drivers coming from SW 8 Street and further south)
· Between Okeechobee Road and NW 74 Street (First entry point for drivers coming from, NW 58 Street, NW 74 Street, and Palmetto Metrorail Station)
Northbound drivers entering the Palmetto Expressway from NW 103 Street and NW 122 Street will not have access to the Palmetto Express lanes.
Where can I exit the Palmetto Express Lanes northbound?
At two locations:
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South of NW 154 Street (This is the exit point from the express lanes for drivers heading to NW 67 Avenue/Ludlam Road or to any other location along SR826/Palmetto Expressway eastbound, east of NW 67 Ave)
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By connecting directly from the Palmetto Express Lanes to the I-75 Express Lanes. First exit from the I-75 Express Lanes northbound is just south of NW 170Street. (This is the exit point for drivers on I-75 heading to Miami Gardens Drive in Miami Dade-County, Florida’s Turnpike northbound, Miramar Parkway, or any other location along I-75 north of Miramar Parkway in Broward County.)
At two locations:
(This is the entry point to the express lanes for drivers coming from NW 67 Avenue/Ludlam Road or from any other location east of NW 67 Avenue)
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By connecting directly from the I-75 Express Lanes to the Palmetto Express Lanes. The entrance to the I-75 Express Lanes southbound in Miami-Dade County is just south of NW 170Street
(This is the entry point for drivers connecting directly from the I-75 Express Lanes to the Palmetto Express Lanes southbound)
Southbound drivers on the Palmetto Express Lanes heading to SW 8 Street must exit the express lanes onto the general purpose (toll-free) lanes between NW 58 Street and NW 36 Street. Southbound drivers exiting the express lanes between SR 836/Dolphin Expressway and West Flagler Street will not be able to access the exit ramp to SW 8 Street.
Where can I exit Palmetto Express Lanes southbound?
At three locations:
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Between NW 103 Street and Okeechobee Road
(This is the exit point from the express lanes for drivers heading to NW 74 Street, Palmetto Metrorail Station, NW 58 Street, and NW 36 Street)
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Between NW 58 Street and NW 36 Street
(This is the exit point from the express lanes for drivers heading to NW 25 Street, SR 836/Dolphin Expressway, Miami International Airport, W. Flagler Street, and SW 8 Street*)
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Between SR 836/Dolphin Expressway and West Flagler Street
(This is the exit point from the express lanes for drivers heading to SW 24 Street/Coral Way and any other location south of SW 24 Street/Coral Way along SR 826/Palmetto Expressway southbound)
Southbound drivers on the Palmetto Express Lanes heading to SW 8 Street must exit the express lanes onto the general purpose (toll-free) lanes between NW 58 Street and NW 36 Street. Southbound drivers exiting the express lanes between SR 836/Dolphin Expressway and West Flagler Street will not be able to access the exit ramp to SW 8 Street.
Do not enter the express lanes. Use the non-tolled general purpose lanes.
Stay in the express lanes until you can safely exit at the end. Remain calm, do not stop or weave in between the plastic poles.
Express lanes are meant for long distance travel only. Express lanes entrances and exits are limited to improve traffic flow by reducing the number of vehicles changing lanes in and out of the facility. This reduction of lane changing also maximizes safety along the facility.
The Florida Department of Transportation is taking the lead in implementing the Palmetto Express lanes project.
