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FDOT proposes interim RCUTs on seven SR‑776 intersections to cut serious crashes; board asks for monitoring plan
Summary
FDOT presented a plan to reduce serious and fatal crashes on State Road 776 by converting seven unsignalized median openings to directional RCUT (restricted crossing U‑turn) movements using temporary curbs and delineators; Biscayne Drive and Cornelius targeted for near‑term changes and monitoring for business access impacts.
FDOT Traffic Operations presented a safety package for State Road 776 March 31 that would convert seven unsignalized, full‑median openings to directional (RCUT) intersections using temporary curbing and delineators as an interim treatment. FDOT engineer Walter Bergeman said FHWA research shows RCUTs can reduce serious and fatal injury crashes by approximately 63% at comparable locations.
The presentation reviewed crash histories at each crossing. FDOT proposed immediate action at Biscayne Drive and Cornelius Avenue because of elevated safety concerns and work with a developer to fund certain right‑turn lanes; other locations would be staged later in 2025. The interim approach uses low-cost temporary measures (operation‑center crews installing temporary curbing) ahead of more permanent curb and median construction.
Board members recognized safety benefits but raised concerns about shifting conflicts to downstream signalized intersections, impacts on business access, and the need to monitor driver behavior and signal timing. FDOT said the temporary treatment can be reversed or tweaked if it causes unacceptable operational effects and that monitoring would include counts and enforcement options; signage and right‑turn accommodations were discussed as mitigation.
FDOT indicated the interim approach is low-cost and designed to deliver near‑term safety improvements while longer‑term solutions are planned and funded.
