BARTOW, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to add express lanes to Interstate 4, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in Hillsborough County.
The new express lanes will extend for 17 miles, stretching from I-75 to County Line Road, as part of the state’s ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
DeSantis made the announcement during a visit to Bartow in Polk County on Thursday.
The ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative is designed to get ahead of population growth and reduce congestion on major roadways.
Watch the full announcement here:
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