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Approval of Taft Vineland Road and SR 91 Interchange Improvements

Original title: Approval and execution of (1) Memorandum of Agreement between Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and Orange County, Florida, (2) Locally Funded Agreement by and between State of Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and Orange County, and (3) Three Party Escrow Agreement by and between State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Orange County, and State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury, concerning the construction of improvements to Taft Vineland Road jointly with a new partial interchange at SR 91 and Taft Vineland Road by Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. District 3. (Engineering Division)

Record date · June 30, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Orange County has approved three agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise to construct road improvements on Taft Vineland Road and build a new partial interchange at SR 91. These agreements establish the legal and financial framework for the joint construction project in District 3.

Why it matters

This project initiates construction of a new interchange at SR 91 and Taft Vineland Road, which will alter traffic patterns and road infrastructure for residents in District 3.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

District 3 Residents

Residents will experience changes to local road infrastructure and traffic patterns due to the new interchange and road improvements.

Directly affected

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise

The agency is tasked with the construction of the interchange and road improvements.

Key Facts

  • The project involves the construction of improvements to Taft Vineland Road.
  • A new partial interchange will be built at the intersection of SR 91 and Taft Vineland Road.
  • Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is designated as the entity responsible for the construction.
  • The project is located in District 3.
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  • The agreement involves a Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and Orange County.
  • A Locally Funded Agreement was established between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and Orange County.
  • A Three Party Escrow Agreement was established between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, and the State of Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury.
  • The Public Works Department recommended the approval of these agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is being built in District 3?
The project includes improvements to Taft Vineland Road and the construction of a new partial interchange at SR 91.
Who is responsible for the construction?
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is the entity responsible for the construction of the improvements.

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Inter-agency Infrastructure Funding

The use of a three-party escrow agreement involving the Department of Financial Services indicates a high level of financial oversight for this specific local-state partnership.

Florida Department of TransportationOrange CountyState of Florida, Department of Financial Services

Connected Entities

Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, Florida, SR 91 and 3 more
OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Partner in the road construction and funding agreements.”Map →
locationOrange County, Florida“Local government partner for the infrastructure project.”Map →
otherSR 91“The highway where the new partial interchange will be constructed.”Map →
OrganizationState of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury“Party to the escrow agreement.”Map →
locationTaft Vineland Road“The road receiving improvements as part of the project.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida’s Turnpike Enterprise“Lead entity for the construction of the new interchange.”Map →

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