This project is widening and reconstructing SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) from east of US 301 to the Sumter County line. The two lane roadway will be widened to a four lane roadway and two bridges will be built over the CSX railroad crossing. A 12-foot-wide shared use path will be built on the south side of the roadway. 

Burwell Road will be realigned to a new intersection with SR 50 just to the east of its current location.

Construction is active and is projected to be completed in the fall of 2025.

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

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SR 50 traffic shifted to new alignment

Ridge Manor -- Just before noon on Thursday, November 16, both directions of traffic on SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) were shifted south to new roadway (the future eastbound lanes) from east of Burwell Road (CR 575) and continuing approximately 3.2 miles to the east end of the project. SR 50 is expected to remain in this alignment into spring 2024.
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Burwell Road intersection at SR 50 shifted to the east

Ridge Manor -- The intersection of Burwell Road (CR 575) at SR 50 was relocated about one-quarter mile to the east on July 5, 2023. The traffic shift is needed to continue reconstruction and widening of SR 50 in this area. The temporary relocation of the intersection is expected to be in place into early 2024.