County, FDOT to swap jurisdiction on several corridors; Midway transfer expected mid‑2027

Assistant Public Works Director Chris Lestrange and county engineers described a jurisdictional transfer agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. The proposal asks FDOT and the county to exchange responsibility for several corridors: State Route 607 (Emerson Avenue) and State Route 615 (North 25th Street) would transfer from the state to the county; County Route 712 (Midway Road) and County Route 614 (Indrio Road) would be transferred onto the state highway system.

Staff explained criteria for transfers include function, connection to strategic intermodal corridors, evacuation routes and proximity to critical facilities. Lestrange noted transfers off the state system will occur after satisfactory completion of required work programs on North 25th Street and Emerson Avenue, and that the Indrio Road transfer will occur upon final execution of the agreement. Midway Road’s transfer (including southbound turnpike ramps) was described in detail; staff expects that transfer in mid‑2027 and noted federal‑funded widening on portions of Midway will require county maintenance agreements to remain compliant with federal regulations.

FDOT Treasure Coast operations staff confirmed parts of Midway had already switched to the newly constructed alignment during recent work and described upcoming reconstructing work for remaining segments. The board voted to adopt the agreement and associated resolutions on staff recommendation.

The county also noted agreements that require continuation of enhanced median landscaping and right‑of‑way mowing by the City of Fort Pierce under existing maintenance agreements, which would transfer with roadway ownership changes.