OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ocala’s I-75 gateway sign.

The ceremony is set to take place on Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m.

The "save the date" graphic for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The “save the date” graphic for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Courtesy: Ocala-Marion County, FL Visitors & Convention Bureau

The new signage, funded by tourist development tax revenue, is located at the 42nd St. flyover near I-75. It is currently viewable for those traveling northbound.

The signage depicts “OCALA” and is accompanied by art panels, fencing and lighting installation.

Ocala South Gateway rendering
This is a rendering of what the Ocala South Gateway will look like when it is complete in 2025. Courtesy: Ocala/Marion County
Overhead signage will be installed as part of the Gateway Project on Interstate-75. The south Gateway will be installed at the 42nd Street Flyover to welcome north bound traffic and the other one will be at the future interchange just north of Ocala, where the Buc-ee’s Ocala Travel Center is planned. Courtesy: Ocala/Marion County

Officials say they wish for the signage to enhance visitors’ experience and reinforce the county’s identity on I-75.

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