State Road 70 and Berman Road Intersection Safety
Summary
DOT fully approved the signal warrant, but installation isn't funded until spring 2028. Commissioners want federal money used to speed it up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$650,000 funded by FDOT for FY2028; county holds roughly $1 million in federal funds that could accelerate the project.
Drivers navigating the dangerous intersection, including school traffic.
Continued risk at the unsignalized intersection until installation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 22, 2026
DOT fully approved the signal warrant, but installation isn't funded until spring 2028. Commissioners want federal money used to speed it up.
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 10, 2026
Commissioners and staff strongly criticized FDOT's proposed traffic countermeasures—such as truck U-turns—at the dangerous SR 70 and Berman Road intersection, demanding a traffic signal and direct discussions with district officials.
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