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Traffic Signal Upgrades on State Road 50

Original title: Approval and execution of (1) Locally Funded Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Orange County Financial Project No.: 456096-2-52-02 in the amount of $531,899, (2) Resolution 2026-M-30 of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding the Locally Funded Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation concerning the upgrades to four Signal Traffic Signals from Strain Poles to Mast Arms located on the Section of State Road 50 from East of the Econ River Bridge to Chuluota Road, and (3) Three Party Escrow Agreement by and between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, and the State of Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury. District 5.

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The county is allocating $531,899 for traffic signal improvements on State Road 50 between the Econ River Bridge and Chuluota Road, impacting commuters in District 5.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District 5 residents

Residents and commuters in this area will experience changes to traffic signal infrastructure on State Road 50.

Florida Department of Transportation

The department is a primary party to the funding and escrow agreements for the signal upgrades.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Orange County has approved an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to upgrade four traffic signals on State Road 50. The project replaces existing with more durable to improve signal infrastructure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is being upgraded on State Road 50?
Four traffic signals are being converted from to .
How much will this project cost?
The project is funded in the amount of $531,899.
Where is the construction taking place?
The upgrades are located on State Road 50, between the Econ River Bridge and Chuluota Road in District 5.

Why It Matters

The county is allocating $531,899 for traffic signal improvements on State Road 50 between the Econ River Bridge and Chuluota Road, impacting commuters in District 5.

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Infrastructure Hardening

The project reflects a shift from strain poles to mast arms, which are typically used to increase resilience against severe weather events like hurricanes.

Connected Entities

locationOrange CountyLocal government entity executing the agreement.Map →
locationState Road 50The specific road where signal upgrades will occur.Map →
organizationFlorida Department of TransportationState agency partnering with the county for road infrastructure.Map →

Sources

Open source document

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