FDOT District 5 (@MyFDOT

FDOT District 5

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FDOT District 5

@MyFDOT_CFL

Official X page for FDOT District Five serving nine Central Florida counties: Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia.

DeLand, Florida

Joined November 2011

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FDOT District Five has received the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Florida Outstanding Environmental Project of the Year Award for its Silver Springs State Park Boardwalks and Pedestrian Bridge project! 🌴 This project in Marion County utilized 1,300
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FDOT District Five was a proud participant in the Florida Trucking Association's annual Truck Driving Championships in Daytona Beach. 🚚 Congratulations to Robert Bellis, Automotive Technician II, for placing second in the FDOT Straight Truck category! It's an honor to join the
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Jun 10
What's better than Wildlife Wednesday? Wildlife Wednesday AND Wildflower Wednesday! 🌻🐤 Check out some of the local flora and fauna near state roads in Central Florida, including a sandhill crane and chick. These animals serve as a reminder to pay attention and follow posted
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Jun 9
Traffic Advisory: The single-lane roundabout at S.R. 44 (East New York Avenue) and Kepler Road in DeLand, Volusia County, will be converted to a double-lane roundabout as early as Monday, June 15. Compared to traditional signalized intersections, roundabouts reduce the
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Jun 8
Sunny Days. ☀️ Smart Choices. 🧠 Sober Rides. 🚗 Impaired driving crashes can increase during the summer due to more travel and gatherings, but they’re 100% preventable. Make safe choices before you hit the road. Plan a sober ride. #TargetZero #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver
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Jun 8
The 100 Deadly Days of Summer remind us that small decisions behind the wheel can have life-changing consequences. 🚗 Teens are 2.5x more likely to take risks when driving with one teen passenger. 🚗 That risk jumps to 3x with multiple passengers. Make safety a habit and look
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Jun 6
Before you go, secure your cargo! Having unsecured cargo on a vehicle is dangerous and causes thousands of injuries on the road every year, so it is important to make sure anything you’re hauling is properly secured with ropes, netting, or straps to prevent crashes or road
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Jun 5
Saturday, June 6, is National Trails Day! Whether hiking, biking, or just taking a stroll, there are many trails across the region to enjoy. Florida’s SUN Trail Program, a connected system of multi-use trails across the state, offers plenty to enjoy, so find one near you:
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Jun 5
FDOT has applied High Friction Surface Treatment to the S.R. 408 off-ramp to eastbound I-4 in Orlando to improve safety for motorists turning on the ramp. HFST is a specialized pavement application that increases friction and skid resistance, but don't let it replace safe
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Jun 4
FDOT District Five has received the American Society of Highway Engineer’s (ASHE) National Project of the Year Award (Over $100 million) for the Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Design-Build Interchange, which connected S.R. 429, I-4, and S.R. 417. The innovative project used existing
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Jun 4
Honor yourself and your safety by knowing the signs. Flashing lights, lowered gates, and crossing signals are there for a reason. Understand and respect them. When you see or hear these signals, stop and wait until the gates rise fully before crossing. If you get caught between
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Jun 3
June is here, and it’s Safe Summer Travel Month. Just like this great egret is staying safe and cool at FDOT’s Second Creek wildlife crossing under S.R. 520 in Orange County, make sure to follow these tips for a safe and cool summer of driving: • Slow down and obey speed limits
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Jun 2
Have you ever seen an overhead highway sign installed before? Every night when you go to sleep, many transportation crews around the state are just starting their day — paving roads, replacing signage, installing safety measures, and much more. This team recently installed new
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