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Turnpike widening in Palm Beach County to add lanes, canals and noise walls; residents press for mitigation
Summary
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise outlined three active projects — a $170 million widening, a $9.5 million Boynton Beach interchange upgrade and a $30.8 million canal realignment — saying work will continue through 2026; residents urged earlier construction of noise walls, local environmental studies and clearer timelines.
Commissioner Maria Sachs convened a community summit where Florida's Turnpike Enterprise described active widening and supporting projects in southern Palm Beach County and heard repeated requests from residents for noise walls and environmental protections.
Brielle Gordon, community outreach specialist for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, opened the agency's briefing and said outreach would include door-to-door contacts, traffic advisories and social media updates. Daniel Suarez, a project manager with the enterprise, gave the project details: “After construction is complete there will be 4 lanes in…
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