The project, known as “Beyond the Ultimate”, involves extending the highway by 14 miles, from State Road 536 near Disney Springs to U.S. Highway 27 in Polk County, covering areas of west Orange County, west Osceola, and north Polk counties.
The project is estimated to cost around $2.5 billion and will use a “phased design build” approach to speed up construction. The proposal was presented to nearly 400 builders, subcontractors, and specialty companies at an industry forum held at an Orlando International Airport conference hall. FDOT aims to complete the project within a decade.
