THEY WERE RACING AGAINST EACH OTHER, AND THEY’VE EACH POSTED BOND. A LIVE LOOK NOW AT PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA, EVENT CENTER IN PORT SAINT LUCIE TODAY. CITY LEADERS ARE CONSIDERING A PROPOSAL THAT’S SURE TO IMPACT YOUR COMMUTE OVER ON THE TREASURE COAST. MORNING TRAFFIC ANCHOR YASMINE JULMISSE SHARES WHAT PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW. CITY LEADERS WILL VOTE TONIGHT TO HAND OVER CITY LAND TO FDOT IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW INTERCHANGE ON THE TURNPIKE. THE PROPOSED RAMPS WILL BE BUILT AT MIDWAY ROAD. NOW, THIS PROJECT HAS ALREADY BEEN APPROVED. FDOT JUST NEEDS THE LAND TO PUT THEM ON. IT COMES AS THE CITY’S POPULATION HAS GROWN IN RECENT YEARS, AND THE PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE A NOISE WALL TO LIMIT THE IMPACTS ON RESIDENTS NEARBY. THE CITY SAYS THE PROJECT WILL NOT COST TAXPAYERS. COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE VOTE AT THEIR
Port St. Lucie leaders to vote on land transfer for turnpike interchange
Updated: 4:52 PM EDT Jun 22, 2026
Port St. Lucie city leaders are considering a proposal tonight to transfer city land to the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction of a new interchange on the turnpike at Midway Road. City leaders will vote on the proposal, which would allow FDOT to use the land for the ramps. The project has already been approved, but FDOT needs the land to proceed. The city says the project will not cost taxpayers. The plan also includes a noise wall to limit impacts on nearby residents. Commissioners will hold a public hearing before the vote during their meeting Monday night. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
Port St. Lucie city leaders are considering a proposal tonight to transfer city land to the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction of a new interchange on the turnpike at Midway Road.
City leaders will vote on the proposal, which would allow FDOT to use the land for the ramps. The project has already been approved, but FDOT needs the land to proceed.
The city says the project will not cost taxpayers.
The plan also includes a noise wall to limit impacts on nearby residents.
Commissioners will hold a public hearing before the vote during their meeting Monday night.
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