As of October 6, 2025, all construction activities associated with this project have been completed.  

This project widened SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) between Cobb Road and Buck Hope Road from four lanes to six lanes. The intersection of Cobb Road / W Jefferson Street / SR 50 was rebuilt in durable concrete.

Other project improvements include milling and resurfacing the existing roadway, installing curb and gutter, drainage improvements, adding bicycle lanes, and building sidewalks.

PROGRESS UPDATE

All lanes are now open at SR 50 intersection and throughout the SR 50 project area!

July 18, 2025 - After opening the remaining lanes overnight at the SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) / SR 50A (W Jefferson Street) / Cobb Road intersection, all lanes are now open throughout the project area. This includes the additional lanes on SR 50, with 3 thru lanes in each direction from the Cobb Road / Jefferson Street intersection to just west of Buck Hope Road.