From FDOT
Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation has broken ground on five truck parking expansion projects along the Interstate 4 corridor in Central Florida. Backed by a $180 million INFRA grant, the initiative will add 917 new truck parking spaces in Seminole, Volusia, Osceola, and Orange counties to improve highway safety, reduce congestion, and support the state's freight network. Construction on the first three sites begins this summer, with completion expected in mid-2027.
ICYMI: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Sean McMaster and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) Derek Barrs were joined in mid-June by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. to break ground on five new truck parking expansion projects.
The Dept. of Transportation (Department) is addressing the truck parking shortage and delivering relief for the millions of hardworking men and women who fuel our economy. About 40% of truckers spend over an hour a day searching for parking – costing our national economy billions in wasted time. It’s also a safety issue – forcing truckers to park in harm's way.
The Department delivered a $180 million INFRA grant for Florida to add 917 new truck parking spaces along the I-4 corridor, which carries 95% of the state's consumer goods.
“Our truckers deserve a safe place to rest,” said FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster. “Through... this package, Florida is able to expand and deliver dedicated parking spaces right where they are needed most—along the I-4 corridor, which has the highest unmet demand in the state.”
“Truck drivers shouldn't have to choose between following the law and finding a safe place to park,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs. “These new parking spaces will help drivers get the rest they need, reduce dangerous roadside parking, and make one of Florida's busiest freight corridors safer for everyone. This investment addresses one of the most persistent challenges facing truck drivers today while strengthening the safe and efficient movement of freight across Central Florida.”
“These new I-4 truck parking sites reflect a shared commitment to improving roadway safety, relieving congestion, and strengthening the supply chain,” said FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E.. “Florida is getting more out of every dollar by approaching these projects with a focus on innovation and smart delivery.
Construction will begin this summer on the first three sites in Seminole and Volusia counties, which are expected to be completed in mid-2027. Two additional sites in Osceola and Orange counties will begin construction in 2027.
Key Points
- U.S. Department of Transportation officials and FDOT leaders broke ground on five new truck parking projects.
- The projects are funded through a $180 million INFRA grant.
- A total of 917 new truck parking spaces will be added along the I-4 corridor.
- The I-4 corridor carries approximately 95% of Florida's consumer goods.
- The expansion addresses a nationwide truck parking shortage and aims to improve safety by reducing roadside parking.
- Construction starts this summer in Seminole and Volusia counties.
- Additional projects in Osceola and Orange counties are scheduled to begin in 2027.
- The first three projects are expected to be completed by mid-2027.
