TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended tolls across Central and West Florida, as well as Alligator Alley, in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

DeSantis says this is to allow Floridians and visitors to quickly and safely evacuate if and when directed by local officials.

“At my direction, tolls are suspended today as of 10:30 a.m.,” says DeSantis. “With evacuation orders imminent, this will help keep traffic moving and be one less thing for people to worry about ahead of Milton.”

The toll suspensions will be in effect for a seven-day period, starting today. The state says tolls will be reinstated on Monday, October 14, at noon. The state says the suspension may be extended as needed depending on evolving conditions.

This map shows the routes that will have their tolls lifted for the next seven days. Courtesy: FDOT

Facilities included within the suspension order include:

Collier and Broward Counties

  • Alligator Alley

Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties

  • Suncoast Parkway
  • I-4 Connector
  • Selmon Expressway
  • Veterans Expressway
  • Gateway Expressway
  • 275 Express
  • Pinellas Bayway
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Osceola, Orange, Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Polk Counties

  • Turnpike Mainline between I-75 (MP 309) and Canoe Creek Service Plaza (MP 229)
  • S.R. 453
  • S.R. 451
  • Wekiva Parkway
  • Apopka Expressway
  • Beachline Expressway
  • Central Florida Greeneway
  • East-West Expressway
  • I-4 Express
  • Western Beltway
  • Osceola Parkway
  • Poinciana Parkway
  • Southern Connector Extension
  • Seminole Expressway Polk Parkway

All toll facilities for FDOT, FTE, Central Florida Expressway Authority, and Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority are included with this suspension.

FDOT will be implementing Emergency Shoulder Use along Interstate 4 (I-4) and portions of Interstate 75 (I-75) to help facilitate the flow of traffic for travelers evacuating the storm’s impact area.

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