This project is widening the existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided highway with medians. A sidewalk has been constructed on the north side of the road and a 10-foot wide multi-use trail is being built on the south side. The sidewalk and trail will run the entire length of the project, from east of Curley Road to east of the Morris Bridge Road / Eiland Boulevard intersection.

* Construction cost includes original construction contract amount plus approved contract changes. It does not include inspection oversite.

Driver Alert! >>> Traffic switched on Morris Bridge Road / Eiland Boulevard

Wesley Chapel / Zephyrhills (9/25/2023) -- Northbound traffic was shifted this morning to the east side of Morris Bridge Road / Eiland Boulevard from south of SR 54 to north of SR 54. Drivers are advised to be extra alert as motorists get used to the changed roadway alignment.

This work is not part of the SR 54 widening project. We are passing along this information as a courtesy to Pasco County for its roadway project that ties into the SR 54 widening project.

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New traffic signal is active at the SR 54 and Zephyrhills Bypass intersection

Wesley Chapel (9/13/2023) -- A traffic signal is now operational at the intersection of SR 54 and the Zephyrhills Bypass, located east of Curley Road. Drivers are advised to be prepared to stop and be extra alert as other motorists get used to the new signal.

The traffic signal is not part of the SR 54 widening project. We are passing along this information as a courtesy to Pasco County and the developer of the community at this location.

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Addition Lanes Opened In SR 54 Construction Zone

Wesley Chapel / Zephyrhills, FL (8/31/2023) -- Additional lanes have opened in the project corridor. In preparation for Hurricane Idalia impacts, most barrels were temporarily removed from the SR 54 construction zone from east of Curley Road to east of Morris Bridge Road / Eiland Boulevard to assist in hurricane evacuation and eliminate potential projectiles. On August 31, portions of the corridor were reduced to a single lane in each direction to allow construction work to resume.

The follow areas are currently in a single-lane traffic pattern around-the-clock:

1. Eastbound SR 54 from east of Ashton Oaks Boulevard to Lake Crystal Boulevard.
2. Westbound SR 54 from Lake Crystal Boulevard to just west of New River Road.

As the contractor works towards completion, there will also be periodic day or night lane closures or traffic shifts for paving, striping, and various work items.
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Eastbound SR 54 traffic shifted to new alignment

Eastbound SR 54 traffic was shifted the night of April 3, 2023, to a new roadway alignment on the south side of the highway corridor from east of Curley Road to Lake Crystal Boulevard. Eastbound and westbound traffic are now divided by a median through this section of SR 54.

The traffic switch eliminated left turns from/to SR 54 at driveways and many side streets (they are now “right in, right out” turns only). A list of the major restricted left turn movements is posted below:

• Wesley Chapel Loop
• Smith Road
• Foxwood Boulevard
• Ronnoch Boulevard
• Billmar Road
• Fox Ridge Boulevard
• Ashton Oaks Boulevard
• Linda Drive
• Lado Drive
• Brook Manor Drive
• New River Library Driveway (Voting Precinct)
• Mowrey Road
• Point Cypress Boulevard
• Home Depot driveway
• McDonalds driveway
• Ball Avenue
• former CVS driveway
• 7-11 driveway

Drivers are reminded to be aware of the changed conditions and workers as construction continues to an expected finish in fall 2023.