I-95 at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway (U.S. 1) Interchange Improvements

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This FDOT project includes planned interchange improvements at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway (U.S. 1) and I-95 (S.R. 9) and the proposed ramp closure of the Flanders Street connection to the Boulevard Street on-ramp to westbound Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to improve safety conditions. The primary purpose of this project is to improve existing and future traffic conditions: Improve safety Reduce conflicts Reduce congestion Increase operational efficiency FDOT proposes the following modifications: Closing the northwest loop ramp Installing new traffic signals: For westbound Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to southbound I-95 For eastbound Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to northbound I-95 Reconstructing and widening the I-95 bridge at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to vertical clearance of 16.5’ Reconstructing pedestrian bridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to vertical clearance of 17.5’ Installing noise barrier wall to reduce roadway noise at the southeast, northeast, southwest and northwest quadrants of the interchange Closing the Flanders Street connection to the Boulevard Street (W. 21st Street) on-ramp to westbound Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway to improve safety conditions